McIlroy defends Close crown

Defending champion Rory McIlroy has set his sights on Tiger Woods' course record in the Irish Close at the European Club.

McIlroy defends Close crown
Fri, 09 Jun, 2006 - 17:41
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Defending champion Rory McIlroy has set his sights on Tiger Woods' course record in the Irish Close at the European Club.

The 17-year-old champion wants to eclipse Woods' four under par 67 when he tees it up in the first round of 36-hole qualifying for the Golfsure sponsored championship at Wicklow links on Saturday.

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<p>Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are drawn in the same group for the first two rounds of the US PGA at Aronimink. Picture: PA</p>

McIlroy drawn with Rahm and Spieth in opening rounds of US PGA

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