Hard work paid off in stunning fashion for Rory McIlroy in Shanghai as a fourth-place finish at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions thrust the Holywood ace firmly into contention for the Race to Dubai title.
McIlroy, 20, carded a brilliant course-record final round of nine-under-par 63 to finish three shots adrift of winner Phil Mickelson.
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