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Golf: Soggy Augusta boosts McIlroy’s bid for elusive Green Jacket (Reuters)

Posted: April 2, 2017 at 10:22 am   /   by   /   comments (0)

Mar 22, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Rory McIlroy of Ireland plays against Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark during the first round of the World Golf Classic - Dell Match Play golf tournament  at Austin Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports

By Ed Osmond LONDON (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy’s bid for an elusive first U.S. Masters title and the grand slam of golf’s major championships has received an unexpected boost from the long-range weather forecast. Heavy rain and storms are predicted to batter the Augusta National course, handing a potential advantage to the Northern Irishman whose four major titles have all come at tournaments afflicted by adverse weather conditions. McIlroy, the world number two, is long overdue a Masters triumph on a course perfectly suited to his long driving and creative shot-making.



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