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The Open: Rory McIlroy's Genesis Scottish Open victory ignited Open Championship excitement

Posted : 17 July 2023
Rory McIlroy's electrifying victory at the Genesis Scottish Open has set the stage for an eagerly anticipated countdown to the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. The Northern Irishman's gutsy win, his first in Scotland, adds to the excitement as he returns to the venue where he claimed his lone Claret Jug in 2014.
 
While McIlroy's quest to end his nine-year drought in major championships takes center stage, the final men's major of the year presents other intriguing questions. Will the breakaway LIV tour find cause for celebration, with Cameron Smith aiming to become the first player to defend an Open title since Padraig Harrington in 2008?

Can Brooks Koepka, another LIV recruit and US PGA champion, add a second major title this year? Both players pose significant threats on the historic Wirral links, a course known for crowning great champions.
 
Royal Liverpool, known as Hoylake, has seen legends like Harold Hilton, Walter Hagen, and Bobby Jones claim victories in the past. McIlroy's 2006 triumph remains memorable for his remarkable ball striking, using his driver only once in 72 holes on dry fairways.
 
As the 34-year-old seeks his second Open title and fifth major, the golfing world wonders if this will be the week to end his agonizing drought. McIlroy's current form is promising, having dominated a high-quality field in classic links weather conditions last week.

He's proven his ability to win back-to-back, as evidenced by his 2014 US PGA victory following a World Golf Championships win the week before.
 
While expectations have been high in the past, McIlroy's recent near misses have added to the sense of anticipation. This week's Open Championship presents another opportunity for him to reclaim his former glory and add to his already impressive legacy in the sport.

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