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Tale of two nines frustrates Rory at British Open
Updated On: 18 July, 2021 10:07 AM IST | Sandwich (UK) | AFP
But it was a different story on the way back, with McIlroy coming home in 38 for a 69 that left him one under par—10 shots behind overnight leader Louis Oosthuizen. It is seven years since McIlroy won the last of his four major championships and a round that started so well went astray with dropped shots at the 11th and 13th holes

Rory McIlroy. Pic/AFP
Rory McIlroy lamented a “tale of two nines” after his promising third round of the British Open at Royal St George’s on Saturday ended in frustrating fashion.
The Northern Irishman, who made the cut with just a shot to spare after two rounds of 70, surged into the top 20 after making five birdies in a superb front nine of 31.
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