Playing his final practice round, McIlroy was encouraged to putt a ball from the road behind the green on the famed – and aptly named – Road Hole. And although he expressed concerns about damaging his putter, the four-time Major champion obliged and knocked one onto the putting surface, much to the delight of the fans.
After saying he’d be happy with his effort to about 15 feet, TV commentator – our own George Harper Jnr – jumped in by betting 10 quid that McIlroy wouldn’t make the putt. But Rory, barely taking any time, stepped up and drained it for an all-world up and down to win the wager. Have a look:
As easy as that
@McIlroyRory putting on a show in front of the fans at the Road Hole
#The150thOpen pic.twitter.com/TUv5KaEqes
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 13, 2022
Hopefully, George had some cash on him. Fast pay makes fast friends.
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