Rory McIlroy plays down club-throwing incident but admits to consistency issues

Rory McIlroy had another inconsistent day at the Open (Richard Sellers/PA)

Rory McIlroy played down his club-throwing show of frustration after surrendering a promising position on day three of the Open but admits he will be glad to see the back of Royal St George’s.

The Northern Irishman had five birdies and one bogey as he went to the turn in 31 on the Sandwich links which lifted him to four under.