VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2025-07-17
“At least I knew what to expect today, so it wasn't the shock that it was in 2019,”
Rory McIlroy · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17
Rory McIlroy reflected on stepping onto the first tee at Royal Portrush during the first round of the 2025 Open Championship.
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