Africazine:
Rory McIlroy is set for a late tee-time at The Open, raising anticipation for his performance.
The opening round at Royal Birkdale will see McIlroy tee off at 3.15pm alongside Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick. His second round is scheduled for 10.09am on Friday.
McIlroy’s Grouping and Tee Times
Rory McIlroy will begin his campaign at The Open in a competitive group. He is paired with Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick, both strong contenders in the tournament. Their first round starts at 3.15pm on Thursday.
On Friday, McIlroy’s group will return to the course for their second round at 10.09am, which could be crucial for their standings.
Other Notable Pairings at The Open
Shane Lowry will play alongside Aaran Rai and Brooks Koepka, teeing off at 2.53pm on Thursday and returning at 9.47am on Friday. Tom McKibbin, starting at 8.03am, will be grouped with Francesco Molinari and Lev Grinberg.
Pádraig Harrington is set to join South Africa’s Michael Hollick and England’s Marco Penge at 1.20pm, with their second round at 8.14am on Friday. Darren Clarke will play with Adrien Saddier and Bernd Wiesberger at 12.47pm, returning at 7.41am on Friday.
Upcoming Tee Times for Irish Amateurs
- David Howard tees off at 10.42am on Thursday and 3.48pm on Friday.
- Stuart Grehan will start at 12.14pm on Thursday and 7.08am on Friday.
Rory McIlroy’s late tee-time adds excitement to The Open.
