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# World No1

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Rory McIlroy is a genuine great – he deserves more respect

McIlroy is back on top of the world rankings but we are all guilty of taking his genius for granted.

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Feb 12th 2020, 5:02 PM

McIlroy will defend his Australian Open title

‘I believe my return to form was given real momentum in Australia last year,’ he said when asked about the decision.

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Aug 6th 2014, 9:28 AM