Rory McIlroy through in Austin after rolling back years to outwit Keegan Bradley

Rory McIlroy beat Keegan Bradley to reach the last 16 of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.

Rory McIlroy eased into the last 16 of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin. Pic:Eric Gay/AP

More than a decade after their famous Ryder Cup singles match, Rory McIlroy again got the better of Keegan Bradley to reach the last 16 of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.

McIlroy needed a ride in a state trooper’s car to avoid being late to face Bradley at Medinah in 2012 after misreading the tee time on television at the European team’s hotel.