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McIlroy reveals grand plans

Rory McIlroy is hoping that his impressive Open Championship debut is the start of something big.

The 18-year-old Northern Irishman lay third after the first round and finished five over par for the tournament at Carnoustie. He won the Silver Medal for top amateur, but missed out on his goal of a top-10 finish to secure a spot at next year's Open.

"If I can progress over the next few years, keep improving, I certainly think I can be contending for an Open in the future," he said.

He added: "Hopefully it's the shape of things to come. I think I'm getting better all the time.

"I think it's been a great performance at my first major, first Open Championship, and I can go onto bigger and better things."

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