Patient Rory McIlroy switches gear to stay in the hunt at British Open

Rory McIlroy showed he can adopt a variety of strategies around Carnoustie as he made light of the tough conditions to move into contention heading into the weekend at the 147th Open.

Patient Rory McIlroy switches gear to stay in the hunt at British Open
Sat, 21 Jul, 2018 - 06:30
Simon Lewis

Rory McIlroy showed he can adopt a variety of strategies around Carnoustie as he made light of the tough conditions to move into contention heading into the weekend at the 147th Open.

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