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Benjamin Goddard

Rory McIlroy takes “tons of positives” as he assesses chances ahead of Masters return

Golf star Rory McIlroy has taken "tons of positives" away from this weekend's WGC Match Play after beating world No.1 Scottie Scheffler in the third-place play-off.

The Northern Irish star finished runner-up behind Scheffler at Augusta National and said he is 'more positive' than last year going into next week's major tournament. McIlroy missed the cut at the Players Championship sparking fears over his form going into the Masters.

However, the world No.2 responded in style winning six of seven matches at the WGC Match Play - only losing during an extra hole against Cameron Young in the semi-final after watching his opponent fight back from two down with three to play..

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