Rory can be Sandwich’s perfect filling

A RORY McILROY victory in the British Open this summer would “raise the roof” at Sandwich, it was claimed yesterday.

“I think it would be staggeringly popular,” said Royal and Ancient Club chief executive Peter Dawson, who was at the Masters two weeks ago when the 21-year-old crashed to an 80 after taking a four-shot lead into the final round.

“He’s already a popular figure, he’s young, everyone wants him to do well and I think the roof would come off the stands if he won the Open.