Rory McIlroy made the cut at the 2025 Open Championship, finishing the second round with a score of 2-under 69. He reflected on missing the cut in 2019, expressing excitement about playing an extra two days in front of home crowds. McIlroy noted improvements in his play, acknowledging that previous experiences motivated him to perform better. He managed to secure two birdies while overcoming some bogeys, with a solid performance in both approach play and putting contributing to his success.
"I didn't have this opportunity six years ago," McIlroy said. "So to play an extra two days in this atmosphere in front of these crowds, I'm very excited for that."
"I feel like I let myself down more than I let the fans down," McIlroy said of 2019. "It was a hard pill to swallow. This time, I've just gotten better."
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