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McIlroy heads to Birkdale, skips PGA signature amid criticism

6/26/2026

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Rory McIlroy arrived early at Royal Birkdale for the Open Championship on July 16-19, 2026.
He finished tied-32nd at the U.S. Open, six-over par and ten strokes behind Wyndham Clark.
He will play the Genesis Scottish Open, a move that drew criticism after he skipped the PGA Tour’s signature event and played nine tournaments in 2026.

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Rory McIlroy arrived early at Royal Birkdale for the Open Championship on July 16-19, 2026.
He finished tied-32nd at the U.S. Open, six-over par and ten strokes behind Wyndham Clark.
He will play the Genesis Scottish Open, a move that drew criticism after he skipped the PGA Tour’s signature event and played nine tournaments in 2026.