Rory thanks dad for turnaround

RORY McILROY thanked his father for keeping him in contention in the Dunhill Links Championship yesterday.

After a stuttering start at Kingsbarns, McIlroy came home in 31 for a round of 70, just four shots off the lead.

“Glad I had a good partner in my dad today! He carried me for 11 holes before I eventually removed my head from my ass!! Solid day in the end,” McIlroy tweeted afterwards.