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Pre-tournament press conference with six-time major champion Rory McIlroy ahead of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale. The 2014 Champion Golfer and reigning Masters champion is preparing to compete for a second Claret Jug, with championship play taking place from 16 to 19 July 2026.
McIlroy discusses his swing work after the Genesis Scottish Open, using TrackMan, Royal Birkdale’s changes and dry conditions, the condensed major schedule and the pressure facing home players. He also gives a blunt response on his legacy, addresses gambling and crowd behaviour, explains why records cannot be his only motivation and responds to questions about a possible knighthood.
Courtesy of www.TheOpen.com
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⏱ Timeline
0:00 Intro
0:17 Returning to The Open and chasing the Claret Jug
1:13 Whether TrackMan golfers can succeed at The Open
2:41 Pros and cons of the condensed major schedule
3:55 Scottish Open frustration and recent swing work
5:09 Royal Birkdale changes and attacking the course
7:20 Thoughts on legacy and being remembered in 100 years
8:25 Gambling, heckling and protecting golf integrity
10:23 Favourite Open venues as a fan and player
11:40 Why Royal Birkdale is considered a fair links course
12:46 Whether he has raised concerns over the major schedule
14:05 Pressure facing English players at a home Open
15:49 Whether records and victories still provide motivation
18:02 Biggest motivation entering another major championship
18:35 Importance of making a fast start at Royal Birkdale
19:32 Knighthood speculation and possible tax issues
20:42 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe!
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