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Daily Mirror
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James Nursey

Rory McIlroy predicts 'game of chess' as he bids to end eight-year major drought at Open

Rory McIlroy has surprisingly only played one Open at St Andrews despite it being the most frequent venue.

But he has plenty of history with the tournament here and is focused on writing a successful new chapter after belatedly returning to the Old Course to compete for the Claret Jug.

McIlroy looked on course to triumph in 2010 after firing an opening 63 before he was blown off course in appalling conditions with a second round 80 en-route to third place.

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