06-12-2025 06:25 via theguardian.com

Rory McIlroy’s Australian Open hopes slip on discarded banana skin

World No 2 hits double bogey after playing under peel on second hole Grand slam winner five-under after third round at Royal MelbourneThe luck of the Irish has deserted golfing superstar Rory McIlroy, with Royal Melbourne tossing up a banana peel in the latest obstacle to his second Australian Open title.The world No 2 was hoping to maintain the momentum of three birdies late in his second round when he arrived on course for an early tee time on Saturday, seven shots off the pace. Continue readi
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