McIlroy hoping getting back to the basics will spark revival

Rory McIlroy believes returning to his Holywood roots and playing a social round of golf in the company of his best mates could lead to him finally breaking loose from a disappointing first half of the season.

McIlroy hoping getting back to the basics will spark revival

After hopelessly missing the cut in last fortnight’s British Open at Muirfield, McIlroy got in contact with three of his closest mates – Harry Diamond, Ricky McCormick and Mitchell Tweedie.

The four headed out late last week playing a number of courses including his beloved Holywood where McCormick in now the resident pro.

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