Rory McIlroy shoots seven-over 78, Bryson DeChambeau manages a five-over 76 as big names struggle with wind at British Open
So much for the British Open being one last stand for Rory McIlroy in the majors this year. His best hope now is getting beyond one more day.The protagonists from Pinehurst No. 2 were no match for a wind that came out of the opposite direction at Royal Troon and caused both of them more problems than they wanted Thursday.
He wound up with a 76 and was headed to the range to figure out his equipment and why his golf ball didn’t leave the club the way he expected.They were part of the morning wave and the star attraction coming off a U.S. Open that neither is likely to forget.
It was into their faces on the shorter front nine – where good scores are to be had – and helping from the left on the longer back nine, which isn’t easy in any conditions.
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