Odds remain in McIlroy’s favour at Sandwich

TIME will tell whether Rory McIlroy was correct to take a three-week break between his US Open victory and the British Open, which starts at Royal St Georges, Sandwich, on Thursday.

The strategy has been questioned by several high-profile players, including his Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, but given the manner of McIlroy’s Congressional success and his composure in dealing with the hype the win has generated, it is perhaps premature to question his strategy.

Even manager Andrew ‘Chubby’ Chandler chided McIlroy after his Masters collapse, claiming the young star didn’t play enough tournaments. However, there was nothing like that from Chandler in the aftermath of the Washington win, though his star client had taken the previous week off.