McIlroy’s rollercoaster entertains crowds at British Open
July 18, 2021
SANDWICH, United Kingdom: Rory McIlroy’s realistic shot at a fifth major championship faded on the back nine of the British Open on Saturday after an electrifying start from the Northern Irishman entertained the thousands following his third round at Royal St. George’s.
Crowds of up to 32,000 have been allowed into the 149th Open Championship despite surging infection rates for coronavirus in England.
The biggest galleries of the tournament so far saw McIlroy make five birdies on the front nine to take the turn in four under par for the day and the championship, closing to within seven of leader Louis Oosthuizen.