Rory McIlroy to rethink strategy for 'double-edged sword' of baked Open course at Birkdale
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the players reconsidering their strategy as Royal Birkdale's baked, firm fairways set up the fastest and most fiery Open Championship in recent years
Open Championship Returns to Baked Birkdale
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