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McIlroy Watches Sinner Win, Sports Green Jacket

7/2/2026

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McIlroy at Wimbledon

Rory McIlroy attended Wimbledon on July 1, 2026, in the Royal Box wearing his green jacket.
Erica Stoll and teammates Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Luke Donald sat with him.
They watched world No. 1 Jannik Sinner beat Nuno Borges 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.
Rory McIlroy, the 2026 Masters champion, may keep the jacket, must obtain approval to wear it with alcohol, and withdrew divorce papers filed in June 2024 a month later.

Summary

McIlroy – Sparse Schedule

McIlroy’s 2026 schedule is thin after skipping the Travelers Championship, listing the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open before FedEx Cup playoffs on Aug. 13.
He opened 2026 US Open with a 1-under 69 and finished tied-32nd, after entering four PGA Tour events since April Masters win and earning one top-10 finish.
Wimbledon officials warned McIlroy’s European teammates to watch England’s World Cup match against DR Congo at 5 pm on July 1.

History

Historical Context

During Wimbledon’s 91st staging in 1977, the All England Club marked the singles centenary with former champions receiving medals from Prince Edward and the Duchess of Kent, while Björn Borg’s 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Jimmy Connors underscored the tournament’s elite appeal. In July 2026, Rory McIlroy and other European golfers filled the Royal Box to watch Jannik Sinner’s victory, showing Wimbledon’s continued draw for top athletes across sports.

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McIlroy at Wimbledon

Rory McIlroy attended Wimbledon on July 1, 2026, in the Royal Box wearing his green jacket.
Erica Stoll and teammates Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Luke Donald sat with him.
They watched world No. 1 Jannik Sinner beat Nuno Borges 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4.
Rory McIlroy, the 2026 Masters champion, may keep the jacket, must obtain approval to wear it with alcohol, and withdrew divorce papers filed in June 2024 a month later.

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