McIlroy ready for ‘tough’ week at Match Play

Rory McIlroy has admitted it will “tough” whoever he goes up against at the WGC-Dell Match Play in Texas.

The former world number one has been drawn alongside two Americans in the form of Kevin Na and Smylie Kaufman, along with Dane Thorbjorn Olesen in the opening round on Thursday.

McIlroy is looking forward to playing with the likes of Thorbjorn and Kaufman on Thursday but knows it will be a challenge in the Lone Star State this week. McIlroy is among the favourites to win in Texas, for the odds check out online golf betting made easier at William Hill

“Thorbjorn is a good friend of mine. The first time I played with Thorbjorn was in Egypt in 2010. We’ve got a little bit of history,” McIlroy said.

“Smylie, I really don’t know that much about. I know that he got off to a great start in his PGA Tour career. As I said, no matter who you draw in this event, you know you’re going to get a tough match.”

Elsewhere in the draw, Matthew Fitzpatrick faces a stern test against Patrick Reed and Phil Mickelson in Group 9. While Paul Casey and Graeme McDowell share a group with Thongchai Jaidee and Jason Day.

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