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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at East Lake

Rory McIlroy three off the lead in Tour Championship despite back injury

Rory McIlroy gets pain relief on his lower back from his caddie, Harry Diamond, at East Lake
Rory McIlroy gets pain relief on his lower back from his caddie, Harry Diamond, at East Lake. Photograph: Alex Slitz/AP

Upbeat sentiment from Rory McIlroy regarding a lower back injury will be as much of a relief to Luke Donald as the world No 2 himself.

McIlroy’s participation in the Tour Championship looked in serious doubt because of the problem, which prevented him from playing any pre-tournament holes at East Lake. With the Ryder Cup a little more than a month away, Donald and his European contingent will be banking on a fit McIlroy.

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