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Rory McIlroy cancels press conference ahead of Open at Royal Liverpool with no reason given... but the Northern Irishman practices fine with no fitness issues

Rory McIlroy has cancelled his scheduled press conference ahead of this week's Open at Royal Liverpool.

The world number two and winner of the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday had been due to speak to media to preview the final major of the year on Tuesday.

No reason was given as organisers announced on Monday this would now not be happening. There were no fitness issues as the Northern Irishman practised as normal after arriving at Hoylake.

'We have been advised that Rory McIlroy will no longer be taking part in a preview press conference tomorrow morning,' a statement read.