Rory McIlroy lets driver fly but putts go awry with Open hopes in balance
Summary
Rory McIlroy hit a very long shot on the 9th hole during the second round of the Open, driving the ball 403 yards onto the green. Despite this impressive shot, he missed some important putts and finished the round with a score of 67, leaving him one under par and behind the leaders. He remains hopeful about his chances for the rest of the tournament but is still working to adjust to the difficult putting greens.Key Facts
- McIlroy hit a 403-yard drive onto the green on the 9th hole.
- He needed an eagle (two strokes under par) on that hole but settled for a birdie (one stroke under par).
- His final score for the round was 67, three under par.
- McIlroy is currently one under par in the tournament after the second round.
- Other players, like Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns, scored very low rounds of 62.
- McIlroy is struggling with the tricky putting greens at Birkdale, where the tournament is held.
- He sought help from putting coach Brad Faxon but still finds the greens challenging.
- McIlroy believes he can compete if he starts the next round well and scores four or five under for the day.
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