By Derek Lawrenson Rory McIlroy allowed himself a two-day celebration after winning The Open at Hoylake. After winning his first World Golf Championship title on Sunday, it was more like two hours. Monday lunchtime and the Northern Irishman was back at work, on a scouting trip for the season’s final major, the US PGA Championship at Valhalla this week. Greatness waits for no man. VIDEO Scroll down to watch The Open & World Golf Championship highlights Champion: McIlroy with his trophy after winning the WGC-Bridgestone invitational at Firestone Country club Duel: McIlroy and Ryder Cup team-mate Sergio Garcia finished first and second at the Open and at the WGC
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Northern Irishman followed up his Open victory with a win at Firestone in the WGC Bridgestone Invitational
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He had just two days off after his Hoylake win, and he does not plan on resting until the end of the season
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McIlroy has chance to win his second Major of the year at Valhalla this week
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He is strong favourite to do so, having hit a fantastic run of form recently
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The 25-year-old has looked as good as Tiger Woods at his peak
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McIlroy split up with fiancee Carolina Wozniacki in May but that has not affected his form in recent tournaments
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