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SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th green during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22:  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th green during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England.  (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after missing an eagle putt on the 5th hole during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22:  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after missing an eagle putt on the 5th hole during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks onto the 1st tee during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22:  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks onto the 1st tee during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to a missed putt during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22:  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to a missed putt during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after chipping in for birdie on the 4th hole during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 22:  Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after chipping in for birdie on the 4th hole during the third round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 22, 2017 in Southport, England.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)