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Rory prays for season to be over

- By JANINE SELF

RORY McILROY admitted he cannot wait for the season to end after missing the cut by a stroke at the Dell Championsh­ip in Boston.

The former world No 1 and four- time major winner has slumped to 50 in the FedEx Cup ratings, which puts him a long way from qualifying for the Tour Championsh­ips. He needs to be in the top 30.

‘ I’m sort of waiting for the season to end and that’s reflected in the way I’m playing,’ said the Northern Irishman, 28.

McIlroy, who started on the 10th, finished with a doubleboge­y six for a four-over total of 74. He has been struggling with a rib injury but still believes he can defend the FedEx Cup. He is attempting to become only the second player — after Tiger Woods — to win the title twice.

McIlroy added: ‘When you are missing both ways with your driver, it’s never good. And I also made a bogey with a wedge in my hand at the first, which is sloppy.’

 ?? GETTY IMAGES ?? Slump: Rory McIlroy
GETTY IMAGES Slump: Rory McIlroy

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