US Open course 'not too dissimilar to Hoylake' where McIlroy won Open

Rory McIlroy believes his status as reigning Open champion can pay dividends for him as he bids for a second US Open title on the links of Chambers Bay on Thursday.

US Open course 'not too dissimilar to Hoylake' where McIlroy won Open
Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 - 19:51

By Simon Lewis

Rory McIlroy believes his status as reigning Open champion can pay dividends for him as he bids for a second US Open title on the links of Chambers Bay on Thursday.

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