Open leaders lack 'a ton of experience' - McIlroy targets frontrunners

Name: The Open Championship 2026: Rory McIlroy interview after completing second round
Uploaded: 2026-07-17T16:13:18.121Z
Duration: 44 s
Description: Rory McIlroy feels he "left a few out there" despite a second-round 67 to move to one under par. Sitting seven shots off the pace at Royal Birkdale, the world number two remains confident his extensive major championship experience can put him back "in it" to reel in the frontrunners.

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Rory McIlroy feels he "left a few out there" despite a second-round 67 to move to one under par. Sitting seven shots off the pace at Royal Birkdale, the world number two remains confident his extensive major championship experience can put him back "in it" to reel in the frontrunners.

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