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The Open 2018: Rory McIlroy is in a position to make a real challenge this weekend
McIlroy would like nothing more than to wear The Open Trophy at Royal Portrush – The Open makes a historic return to a historic course in Northern Ireland for the first time in nearly 70 years next summer.
And McIlroy revealed that he would like to go there as the reigning champion after a second 69 at Carnoustie left behind the leaders at four under par.
It's in Portrush that he made his debut at the age of 16 when he destroyed the course record with a breathtaking 11 understaff. by 61.
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"The Open of 2019 is something that has been part of my radar for a long time"
Rory McIlroy
Now McIlroy hopes destiny will play its part and write the perfect script.
He said, "Look, it's been over 60 years since it was the last time and personally I never thought I could play an open championship at home.
" So it's going to be really cool. You know, I'm excited for that. The Open of 2019 is something that has been part of my radar for a long time.
"Everyone also gets up at home, as anyone from this part of the world, I will be very proud to show where I come from and play in front of all the people who make me feel good. have been supporting throughout my career. "
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" I have to focus on the next two days but obviously I would like to be able to put the Claret Jug back on the first tee at Portrush next year. "
And McIlroy is ready to make a charge after his second round under-70 under difficult conditions.
The Northern Irishman believes that there is much more" I do not see any ridiculously low score, but I really see something like a 65 or 66. I think I'm capable of that.
"I'm in an excellent position for the third day, I played in the toughest conditions at first and we had to toughen it up a bit.
" I would have taken that score today when going out. It was not so bad, but it was just wet enough and cold enough for the game plan that I was trying to adapt to be aggressive and hit the driver a lot, I could not do it.
Happy where I am because it was a real slogan there.
"This week, one of my main thoughts is to give up, just go out there and give it all up, try 100% rather than restraining yourself and maybe do not give me the opportunity to do well.
"I pledge to make sure that even if I do not play better golf and shoot the scores that I want, I will go down swinging and I will go down giving my best. "
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