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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Robert Hynes

Rory McIlroy hailed for 'showing his class' after 'missed opportunity' at US Open

Rory McIlroy has been praised for 'showing his class' following the conclusion of the US Open on Sunday.

McIlroy warmly embraced Matt Fitzpatrick and congratulated him after the Englishman won his first major at Brookline.

Speaking to the 27-year-old, McIlroy said: “All that work pays off. So happy for you, I’m so happy for you.”

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