Rory McIlroy accepts major streak was above his ‘normal level’

Rory McIlroy is relishing the possibility of arriving at Royal Portrush for next year’s Open with the Claret Jug back in his possession.

The 2014 Open champion, searching for his first major victory since that year, gets his Carnoustie campaign underway at 12.53pm today, but insisted he feels under no pressure to cement his legacy by adding to the four he has already secured.