Rory McIlroy concedes Open Championship hopes are over after missed opportunity

World number four Rory McIlroy concedes his Open Championship chances are over after a day of missed opportunity at Royal Birkdale.

Sat, 22 Jul, 2017 - 21:18

by Simon Lewis

Jordan Spieth strengthened his grip on the 146th Open Championship on Saturday as Rory McIlroy failed to land a punch on the American front runner at Royal Birkdale.

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