RORY McILROY has responded to Colin Montgomerie and others questioning his decision to take three weeks off before next week’s British Open.

Rory McIlroy has responded to Colin Montgomerie and others questioning his decision to take three weeks off before next week’s Open.

KIEREN FALLON, whose current tribulations have been well documented, returned to a rapturous reception after partnering Alexandrova to a smooth victory in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh yesterday.