Rory McIlroy clarified that he unintentionally missed a supportive text from Tiger Woods following his U.S. Open setback due to a recent change in his phone number. The golf star also received encouraging messages from Michael Jordan and Rafael Nadal after his late collapse at Pinehurst No. 2, setting up Bryson DeChambeau's victory.
McIlroy, a four-time major champion, is gearing up for the British Open at Royal Troon, where he last competed in 2016. He recently practiced at the Scottish Open to acclimate to links conditions ahead of the tournament.
