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Rory McIlroy Backs Muirfield's Open Return After Changes

1/24/2026

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Rory McIlroy supports Muirfield's return to the Open rota, despite a difficult 2013 experience there.
He notes improvements, including Muirfield's 2017 admission of women, and its commercial viability.
He noted that the Women's Open at Lytham could lead to a men's event there soon.
He is at the Dubai Desert Classic working on his game and aims to finish strong.

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Story summary

Rory McIlroy supports Muirfield's return to the Open rota, despite a difficult 2013 experience there.
He notes improvements, including Muirfield's 2017 admission of women, and its commercial viability.
He noted that the Women's Open at Lytham could lead to a men's event there soon.
He is at the Dubai Desert Classic working on his game and aims to finish strong.