Rory McIlroy's world this week is a giant X-ray machine. Portrush isn't his town, but The Open in Portrush feels like his tournament. It isn't McIlroy's weather though and the forecast for this manicured coastline isn't hopeful for the coming days. It's a very difficult conversation and Northern Ireland is a very unique place." The very talent that Bjorn elevates in estimation beyond his peers hasn't, yet, propelled Rory into serious Major contention this season.

Source: Irish Independent July 18, 2019 01:30 UTC