Rory McIlroy ties for 40th at The Open, earns €69,750

Rory McIlroy, world No. 2 and 37‑year‑old major champion, finished tied for 40th place at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, posting a total of one‑under par. His performance earned him €69,750 in prize money. McIlroy said he felt "stuck in neutral" during the week and announced he will take the remainder of the summer off to celebrate his recent Masters win with his wife Erica and daughter Poppy.

The tournament was won by New Zealand’s Ryan Fox, who secured the title by one stroke and collected a $3.2 million purse. Other top finishers included Americans Cameron Young and Sam Burns.