Comeback inspires Brogan

THE 2010 footballer of the year Bernard Brogan believes Rory McIlroy’s record-breaking victory in the US Open, just 70 days after his Augusta meltdown in the final round of the Masters, can inspire him and Dublin.

Brogan stayed up late on Monday morning to watch McIlroy be presented with the trophy at Congressional, having marvelled at the 22-year-old’s mental strength to come back from blowing a winning position in Augusta.

“I’m delighted for him after the torment of the Masters,” said Brogan yesterday. “To see him bounce back like that was unbelievable and shows the mental strength that he has.