McIlroy’s Putting Puzzle at British Open | Fayetteville News

Rory McIlroy survives to the weekend at the British Open after a solid 67, but he’s still seven shots behind leader Lucas Herbert, who smashed a record 62. McIlroy admits he’s struggling with putting—his reads aren’t matching his ball’s path—and it’s unsettling, especially since he won this Open nearby in 2014. But his driving is firing on all cylinders, including a jaw-dropping 377-yard drive on the 9th. He’s banking on his driver to get him into position and avoid trouble, hoping his putting improves as the tournament goes on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d389384c3a5dafac