Tuesday, 26 June 2012

McIlroy hopes to reverse form slump before home fans (Reuters)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Irina Falconi of the USA prepares to serve during her Ladies' Singles first round match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 26, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

(Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy believes he has made progress following a disappointing U.S. Open and can overcome a slump in form when the Irish Open begins on Thursday at Royal Portrush. McIlroy has missed the cut on four out of his last five outings and there would be no better stage on which to reverse his fortunes than in front of his home fans in Northern Ireland. He has fond memories of the renowned old links course where he shot a record 11-under 61 during the 2005 North of Ireland Championship as a 16-year-old. ...




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