Historic Open about far more than me, says McIlroy

Pinch yourself. Major championship golf really is here.

Historic Open about far more than me, says McIlroy
Thu, 18 Jul, 2019 - 06:30
Simon Lewis

Pinch yourself. Major championship golf really is here.

What once seemed an impossible dream, the staging of the Open Championship on the island of Ireland has become a reality with the first shot of the 148th Open being struck by Darren Clarke this morning at Royal Portrush.

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