Rory McIlroy Making Change After U.S. Open Struggles
Summary
Rory McIlroy struggled during the U.S. Open, finishing well behind the winner Wyndham Clark. After this, he decided to skip the Travelers Championship and focus on practicing links golf ahead of the upcoming Open Championship.Key Facts
- McIlroy started his third round two-under par but ended with a three-over 73 after a difficult back nine.
- In the final round, he made four bogeys early on and finished six-over par, placing 10 shots behind the winner.
- McIlroy said he "shot himself out of the tournament" after a poor performance on Sunday.
- He will not play in the Travelers Championship, the last big PGA Tour event before the Open Championship.
- McIlroy plans to play more links golf, which is golf played on coastal courses with natural terrain.
- He said the Shinnecock Golf Club resembled the conditions he expects at the Open Championship.
- The Open Championship will begin on July 16.
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