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Rory McIlroy was undergoing an MRI scan at an Atlanta hospital last night to see whether he could continue in this USPGA Championship. Even in the context of the Ulsterman's roller-coaster career this could be considered a day of mind-boggling drama.

Certainly the 22-year-old showed remarkable courage and extraordinary talent to post a one-under par 69, despite jarring his wrist on the third hole. But would all the grimacing, all the shots completed with one arm, be worth it? He really is the new Tiger Woods. Wherever he goes, stories follow.

All in all it was promising to be a nervous evening for the 22-year-old. If he is able to resume his challenge at 8.35am today, he will find himself seven behind the leader, Steve Stricker. The American so almost became the first player in the history...

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