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Column: A scolding and a comeback for Rory McIlroy

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SOUTHPORT, England (AP) Rory McIlroy didn’t need another scolding from his caddie or a reminder of what he had to do. By the time he arrived for his second round on a blustery day at Royal Birkdale, he had a good idea what this British Open is all about, and somewhat of an idea what he is all about.

The day before, caddie J.P. Fitzgerald had to give him a good talking to on the sixth tee to remind him about both.

”You’re Rory McIlroy, what are you doing?” Fitzgerald said after his man had made such a mess of his first round that it seemed inevitable he would be jetting back to Northern Ireland before the weekend began.