World number one Rory McIlroy frowns after teeing off on the 6th hole at the UBS Hong Kong Open at Fanling. Photo: AP
World number one Rory McIlroy frowns after teeing off on the 6th hole at the UBS Hong Kong Open at Fanling. Photo: AP
Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy seemed to be swinging well, but he finished with a disappointing five-over-par total of 145. Photo: AP
Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy seemed to be swinging well, but he finished with a disappointing five-over-par total of 145. Photo: AP
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Rory McIlroy crashes out of Hong Kong Open

Ace blames mental fatigue for woeful attempt to make it two in a row, some say his lover was a distraction, while organisers won't fault anyone

Topic |   Hong Kong Open
Alvin Sallay
Alvin Sallay

Updated: 5:15am, 17 Nov, 2012

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World number one Rory McIlroy frowns after teeing off on the 6th hole at the UBS Hong Kong Open at Fanling. Photo: AP
World number one Rory McIlroy frowns after teeing off on the 6th hole at the UBS Hong Kong Open at Fanling. Photo: AP
Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy seemed to be swinging well, but he finished with a disappointing five-over-par total of 145. Photo: AP
Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy seemed to be swinging well, but he finished with a disappointing five-over-par total of 145. Photo: AP
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