Sky Sports Forced to Apologise Twice After Rory McIlroy Struggles in Open 2025 Final Round - Liverpool Echo
ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF CLUB, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 19 – McIlroy's shot hit a buried second ball on the 11th hole, causing a bogey that stalled his momentum during a strong third-round showing at The Open.
- On Saturday, McIlroy experienced an extraordinary setback at the 11th hole when his shot hit a buried second ball, causing a bogey and stalling his momentum.
- Rory McIlroy started the day seven shots behind Scottie Scheffler, activated the Portrush crowds with early birdies, and drew his fans to life,
- Jason Sobel observed that McIlroy had simply suffered terrible luck, and McIlroy himself reacted in disbelief, asking `Have you ever seen that before?`
- Responding to the setback, McIlroy sank a 56-foot putt for eagle at the 12th, followed by a birdie at the 15th to keep momentum.
- McIlroy enters the final round five shots behind the leader, having benefited from favorable play and needing a strong finish to win The Open Championship.
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