Rory McIlroy believes he and his rivals have to learn to deal with a different version of Tiger Woods after he returned to contending in majors again.

Woods was so close to a fairytale return to the Open after a three-year absence, eventually coming up three short of eventual winner Francesco Molinari, having led around the turn in his final round. But the performance at least showed he can contend again after four back operations which threatened to end his career.