# McIlroy rues 'stupid mistakes' after poor start

Rory McIlroy criticized his own performance after a ragged opening round, saying he made too many careless errors. His self-critical comments highlight his frustration and current form as he competes in the tournament.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c98v5rgd08qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:47:00 GMT