Rory McIlroy hails one of his best ever Open rounds
Former champion Rory McIlroy hailed one of his best rounds ever in the Open Championship after remaining in contention for a fifth major title at a windswept Royal Birkdale.
McIlroy was five over par after six holes of his opening round and seemed destined for a fourth missed cut in five events until a stern talking to from caddie JP Fitzgerald prompted a back-nine rally.
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