Sport | McIlroy aims to end decade-long drought as Scheffler eyes first British Open

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 (15 hours ago)
Rory McIlroy is aiming to bounce back from his heartbreak at the US Open, while world number one Scottie Scheffler looks to round off a stunning season when the British Open begins in Troon on Thursday.

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