Rory McIlroy: 'I never tried so hard all my life to finish third'

McIlroy’s four foot birdie putt  on the third play-off hole caught the edge of the hole but failed to drop.

1 August 2021; Rory McIlroy of Ireland reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th green.

Rory McIlroy's dream of an Olympic bronze medal ended on a third play-off hole at the Kasumigaseki Country Club this morning.

McIlroy was involved in a seven-way play-off at Kasumigaseki Country Club after Xander Schauffele and Rory Sababatini secured gold and silver respectively.