SOUTHPORT, England – Despite a finish that electrified the massive crowds at Royal Birkdale, Rory McIlroy was taking no moral victories from his final-round 67 at The Open.
“Lost opportunity,” he admitted after finishing at 5 under par for the week.
Although his closing effort, which included an eagle at the 17th hole, assured the Northern Irishman a T-4 finish, he couldn’t help but think what could have been after starting his week with five bogeys through his first six holes.
“I felt like I had a chance to get in a few shots better than I did yesterday,” said McIlroy, who rallied to shoot a 71 on Day 1.