Rory McIlroy's valiant effort to make British Open cut comes up just short
by Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times
Jul 19, 2019
3 minutes
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland - The most compelling drama at the British Open on Friday didn't happen at the top of the leaderboard, or anywhere near it.
The heart-thumping, hand-wringing action took place at the cut line, where local hero Rory McIlroy fought gamely to survive for the weekend. He fell just short, however, his six-under-par 65 unable to atone for the 79 he shot in the opening round.
He still got a rousing standing ovation from the fans in the grandstands surrounding the 18th green at Royal Portrush. Notably, precious
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