The Open: Rory McIlroy admits 'too many stupid mistakes' cost him in ragged opening round
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Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy struggled in the opening round of the Open Championship, shooting a 72 and falling seven shots behind leader Jackson Suber due to "too many stupid mistakes."
- McIlroy’s round included four birdies and six bogeys, with missed short putts on the greens at Royal Birkdale significantly impacting his score.
- He cited inconsistent green conditions as a challenge, noting some areas were still growing while others were dead, affecting his putting confidence.
- Despite the setback, McIlroy remains optimistic about improving in the second round, expecting better conditions in the morning to help him get back into contention.
- McIlroy highlighted the difficulty of recovering trust in his putting after early missed putts, which led to a lack of commitment on subsequent short strokes.
