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Paige Mackenzie analyzes why Rory McIlroy is playing in the Crown Australian Open at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, surmising that the star enjoys tournaments that suit “him, his lifestyle, his family and his interests.”
The Golf Central crew previews Scottie Scheffler playing in the Hero World Challenge, sharing why he plays so well at Albany Golf Course and predicting what changes to his game he could test out in the Bahamas this week.
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