'A work of brutal art' - McIlroy smashes a drive off ninth hole tee

Name: The Open Championship 2026: Rory McIlroy hammers tee shot onto the green of the ninth hole
Uploaded: 2026-07-16T17:39:04.655Z
Duration: 27 s
Description: Rory McIlroy delights the crowds at Royal Birkdale by driving the green on the 414-yard, par -4 ninth hole during the first round of the Open Championship.

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Rory McIlroy delights the crowds at Royal Birkdale by driving the green on the 414-yard, par -4 ninth hole during the first round of the Open Championship.

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16 July