McIlroy paired with Els, Fowler at British Open

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SANDWICH, England (AP) — Coming off a record-breaking win at the

U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy is paired with Ernie Els and Rickie Fowler

for the first two rounds of the British Open.

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The 22-year-old from Northern Ireland had a 16-under score last

month at Congressional. He’s favored to make it two majors in a row

at Royal St. George’s.

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Defending champion Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa will play the

first two rounds with American star Phil Mickelson and defending

PGA champ Martin Kaymer.

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The world’s top-ranked player, England’s Luke Donald, is paired

Thursday and Friday with Ryo Ishikawa and Sergio Garcia. Donald

solidified his spot in the rankings with a four-stroke victory this

past weekend at the Scottish Open.

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