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McIlroy sets cat among birdies at Royal Melbourne

World No.2 Rory McIlroy had plenty to say about the Royal Melbourne course ahead of the Open. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian golf fans love Rory McIlroy but the Irishman doesn't appear to love Royal Melbourne with the global superstar saying the famous course isn't even the best in the city.

The world No.2 was swamped by a large crowd during the pro-am in a sign of things to come this weekend, with the Australian Open general public tickets sold out for the first time in years.

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