McIlroy slips down leaderboard

Rory McIlroy’s dream of becoming the youngest Open champion for 117 years turned into a nightmare at windswept St Andrews today.

McIlroy slips down leaderboard
Fri, 16 Jul, 2010 - 21:19

Rory McIlroy’s dream of becoming the youngest Open champion for 117 years turned into a nightmare at windswept St Andrews today.

Two ahead after his dazzling record-equalling 63 in the opening round, the 21-year-old was blown away by gusts of up to 40mph.

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