Rory McIlroy Attends Senior British Open, Balances Golf Focus with St Tropez Break

Rory McIlroy, fresh off tying for seventh at the British Open at Royal Portrush, has been enjoying downtime, including partying at a beach club in Saint-Tropez, France, where he humorously told a fan that his Masters green jacket was “on the yacht.” Despite this relaxed break, McIlroy demonstrated his enduring passion for golf by attending the final round of the Senior Open Championship at Sunningdale, where Padraig Harrington secured a senior major win. McIlroy's career highlights this year include completing the career Grand Slam with his Masters victory and winning three PGA Tour events, though he was unable to surpass Scottie Scheffler at the Open. The Northern Irish golfer has recently relocated closer to Sunningdale, enhancing his connection to the sport's esteemed venues. Fans have reacted positively to McIlroy's lighthearted beach club antics, appreciating both his humor and dedication to golf. With the FedEx Cup playoffs approaching and the Ryder Cup coming up, McIlroy is balancing leisure and preparation for upcoming competitive challenges.