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Banana peel trips up superstar McIlroy's Open hopes

Rory McIlroy had a banana peel to contend with, putting a double-bogey dent in his third round. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The luck of the Irish has deserted golfing superstar Rory McIlroy, with Royal Melbourne tossing up a banana peel in the latest obstacle in his bid for a second Australian Open title.

The world No.2 was hoping to maintain the momentum of three birdies late in his second round when he arrived on course for an early tee time on Saturday, seven shots off the pace.

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