Holywood star Rory has ticket to big time; On the move: McIlroy hits a tee shot to the second and, left, salutes the crowd Effort: Padraig Harrington attacks the second hole.

From: The Daily Mail (London, England) | Date: October 8, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: GRAHAM OTWAY

RORY McILROY rewrote a European Tour record yesterday as he clinched hisplaying card for 2008 with a third-placed finishin the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews.

And today he could use his newfound status in the pro ranks to strike a blowfor the pride of Irish golf.

For while McIlroy was carving out his final round 68 which allowed him tofinish within three shots of the eventual winner, England's Nick Dougherty, thetee...

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