Rory McIlroy’s comments slammed by PGA Tour legend explained by Padraig Harrington

Rory McIlroy’s comments slammed by PGA Tour legend explained by Padraig Harrington

Rory McIlroy has been criticised for his comments on the Champions Tour, but Padraig Harrington has leapt to his defence and offered an explanation

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