Rory McIlroy cheers up fans with giveaway

McIlroy briefly hinted at his frustration at missing the Open as he attempted to cheer up fans.

World number one Rory McIlroy briefly hinted at his frustration at missing this week’s Open as he attempted to cheer up disappointed fans.

The 2014 champion was forced to withdraw from the event at St Andrews, which begins on Thursday, after rupturing an ankle ligament playing football with friends last week.