Rory McIlroy is confident he will better handle the pressure of trying to capture an elusive fifth major championship if in contention to win the Open at Royal Troon on Sunday.
Rory McIlroy is confident he will handle the pressure of trying to capture an elusive fifth major championship "a little bit better" if he finds himself in contention to win the Open at Royal Troon on Sunday.
"I'll only know the impact if I get myself in a similar position on Sunday," the world number two told BBC Sport Northern Ireland."Hopefully I get myself in that position again, and if I do, I know I'll handle it a little bit better."McIlroy marked his competitive return by finishing tied fourth in his defence of the Scottish Open last week.
"It's nice to come out here and get some preparation in but have it in a relaxed atmosphere and in good company where it doesn't feel like there's much pressure," said McIlroy. The 21-year-old, who finished a respectable tied 41st on his US Open debut last month, says he is wary of putting too much pressure on himself this week.
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