Confident Rory McIlroy ‘could not ask for better preparation’ ahead of the Open

CONFIDENT: Rory McIlroy is looking for another major at Royal Liverpool (Richard Sellers/PA)

Rory McIlroy believes he has enjoyed the ideal preparation as he bids to end his long major drought in the 151st Open Championship.

McIlroy travelled to Hoylake on Sunday afternoon after winning the Scottish Open in brilliant fashion, the 34-year-old defying strong winds to birdie the final two holes and edge out home favourite Robert MacIntyre by a shot.