McIlroy calls for Australian Open rescheduling to lure stronger field

“There need to be conversations had with people much more important than me that set the schedules, and hopefully the Australian Open can find a date where everyone can at least have the option to come down'

CROWD PLEASER: Rory McIlroy was followed by huge galleries at the Australian Open in Melbourne and feels the tournament should be given a better schedule slot. Pic: AP

Rory McIlroy, the world's second-ranked golfer, has called on organisers of the Australian Open to reschedule the event in an effort to attract a stronger international field to the tournament in the future.

The Northern Irishman, who completed a career grand slam this year when he won the U.S. Masters, was one of the main draws at Royal Melbourne this week and finished in a tie for 14th, eight shots behind winner Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen.