McIlroy leaks bogeys as putter goes cold in first round at the Open

Rory McIlroy struggled during the first round of the Open, where putting woes left him well off the pace. The Northern Irishman experienced a cold putter, leading to several leaked bogeys over the first 18 holes. These difficulties placed him on the back foot early in the tournament. Consequently, McIlroy failed to maintain a competitive position as his putting performance hindered his overall score during the opening stage of the prestigious golf event.