Hoylake High

Rory McIlroy's triumph at last month's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, the 25-year-old's third major championship victory, was down to a new-found patience

Numbers Game

23

The number of birdies that Rickie Fowler made during the week, the most of any player in the field. Rory McIlroy, the champion, made three fewer but was aided by two third-round eagles.

34

The number of holes that McIlroy required only one putt on, which put him in a tie for third in this particular category. While much was talked about his prodigious length off the tee, the Northern Irishman's short game was as good as anyone's at Hoylake.

79

The percentage of fairways that England's Chris Rodgers, an Asian Tour regular, hit over the course of four rounds, the highest of those who made the cut. Rodgers finished in a share of 58th, adding further weight to the old adage of 'drive for show, putt for dough'.

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Written by Lewine Mair

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