Career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy blurted out Sunday that he was “so bad at golf” in a moment that many fans found relatable and some found to be false modesty.That McIlroy engaged in self-flagellation on a day in which he scored a final-round 64 to finish tied for seventh in the Scottish Open is even more remarkable.His personal scolding came down to one shot. He hit a 6-iron into the rough on the 16th hole.“Oh, my God, I am so bad at golf,” he yelled.“In that moment, the shot I hit with that 6-iron was a very, very poor golf shot,” he explained later. “So in that moment, I was so bad at golf.”The world No. 2, who begins play in the British Open on Thursday, caught the attention of observers who were charmed and annoyed by his self-criticism.Been there, done that, said that.— Gary Krohne (@KrohneGary) July 12, 2026Two-time Masters champion and still battling the golf gods like the rest of us. That’s why this game is undefeated— Lucy Wilson (@lucywilson8888) July 12, 2026Shit like that pisses me off. Have some perspective man it’s not even funny— Fernando (@cigsbets) July 12, 2026I’m not sure I’ve had 12 birdies my entire life.— Florida Dad (@FLDadReborn) July 12, 2026Ehhhh, I think most of us would be more than happy to have his golf game and lifestyle as well!— donboydeluxe (@donboydeluxe) July 12, 2026He can come be bad at golf on my scramble team any day.— JK (@JackKrabbe) July 12, 2026