McIlroy to & # 039; review again & # 039; important strategy after open failure

Rory McIlroy sets the style in remarkable cut-chase at the Open

Northern Ireland's number three, Rory McIlroy, says he will reassess his majors strategy after missing the cut at The Open at Royal Portrush. eight-over-par 79 in his first round, followed by a 65 because he missed the weekend with one shot.

"I almost tried to downplay the majors this year," said McIlroy, who won the last of his four majors in 2014.

"I tried to treat them like any other event and I realized that they are not. "

McIlroy's best result with a major this year was set for eighth at the US PGA Championship in May.

He added: "You have to have a certain mindset, you have to prepare differently.

" I tried a different strategy this year, it didn't work it didn't really work for me . I have to estimate that again. "

Reflecting on The Open, before focusing on a third title of the year at the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational in Memphis, McIlroy added:" I probably had to stop myself from crying about four times on the back nine not because of the situation I was in, but only because of the support. "