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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his approach to the 18th green on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2024 at Yas Links Golf Course. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his approach to the 18th green on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2024 at Yas Links Golf Course. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty
Philip Reid
Fri Nov 08 2024 - 15:25 • 3 MIN READ

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times