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'Sometimes you get beat' - Ernie Els reveals rallying cry offered to Rory McIlroy after Open Championship woe

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Ernie Els has revealed he provided words of advice to Rory McIlroy following his Open Championship disappointment earlier in the summer.

McIlroy has had an excellent time in 2022, winning two events — the highlight being the FedEx Cup for a record third time. Ad But his major drought was extended to eight years, after registering top-10 finishes in all four.

Cazoo Open de FranceHojgaard opens big lead at Open de France, Reed misses cut at Le Golf National3 HOURS AGO The most agonising was the Open Championship at St Andrews, as he was overhauled by a brilliant back nine by Cameron Smith.

McIlroy admitted defeat on the Old Course was a painful one, but said he would take heart from being so close to getting a fifth major in his trophy cabinet.

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