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Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 13th green

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 13th green

Shane Lowry of Ireland watches his drive from the 10th tee box

Shane Lowry of Ireland watches his drive from the 10th tee box

hane Lowry of Ireland and his caddie Brian Martin during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship

hane Lowry of Ireland and his caddie Brian Martin during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Championship

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Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 13th green

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