Ballyliffin putting woes tune Rory up for Open tilt

Rory McIlroy is confident he has fixed the putting problems that sank his Irish Open hopes a fortnight ago as he launches his bid for a fifth major title of his career in Scotland this week.

The 2014 Open champion was an early starter at Carnoustie for yesterday’s practice ahead of the 147th edition of golf’s oldest professional championship, the first out at 7am on the famous links where he won the Silver Medal as low amateur.