Rory McIlroy is confident he has fixed the putting problems that sank his Irish Open hopes a fortnight ago as he launches his bid for a fifth major title of his career in Scotland this week.

The owner of a hawk tasked with keeping away pesky pigeons at Wimbledon has laughed off suggestions he could be replaced by a drone.

Glorious sunshine and amazing tennis scenes meant the public flocked in their droves to Wimbledon this year, smashing attendance records at SW19.