'Expect the unexpected' - Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland play down talk of Open Championship duel at St Andrews
Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland have played down talk of a duel between the two for the Open Championship. On a sparking day of golf, including a hole-out from a bunker for an eagle, McIlroy and Hovland put distance between themselves and the chasing pack going into the final 18 holes. Ad/> After overnight leader Cameron Smith saw a birdie putt on 18 slide by on the low side, it resulted in McIlroy and Hovland leading the rest of the field by four shots.
