Injured Rory bravely soldiers on

RORY McILROY’S hopes of a second Major championship victory in three starts hung in the balance last night after the US Open winner injured his wrist during his opening round at the 93rd PGA Championship.

Tournament favourite McIlroy hurt his right wrist after striking a tree root while playing out of rough at the third hole as he got his first round under way at the final major of the year at Atlanta Athletic Club.

The 22-year-old from Holywood had parred his opening two holes before sending his tee shot at the par-four third into the left rough behind a line of trees.