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Rory McIlroy Might be The Arguable Favorite at Open Championship
Rory McIlroy is coming off a T7 at the Scottish Open, where his driver flourished in leading the field in average strokes gained off the tee (1.50). His putter continues to be a bright spot, even with the somewhat limited schedule he's played in 2026, as does the short game. The Northern Irishman is arguably the most prolific major champion in the field this week at Royal Birkdale, and he seems poised to be part of the conversation in the forecasted baked-out conditions. It's been 12 years since he hoisted the Claret Jug for the first time, and McIlroy's quest to become the best European of all time will certainly be bolstered by doing it a second time.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
