Rory McIlroy's signs of progress pale beside Scottie Scheffler masterclass

Scheffler leads The Open on 10-under after a seven-under second round. McIlroy is sevens shots off the American. 
Rory McIlroy's signs of progress pale beside Scottie Scheffler masterclass

Rory McIlroy said he feels like his game is "definitely good enough to make a run" during the final two rounds at The Open. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy’s tenth birthday present was a round of golf here at Royal Portrush. In 2006, the 16-year old McIlroy shot a course record 61 on the old Dunluce Course. Winning an Open Championship at this place would cement that love affair.

That’s still possible, if highly improbable.

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