Click here to see the final leaderboard from Royal Liverpool Rory McIlroy's supposed snub of a young autograph hunter has been explained by fellow golfer Ian Poulter. McIlroy appeared to blank a young fan who was after the Open winner's signature soon after lifting the Claret Jug. But Poulter took to Twitter to explain the difficult situation that the Northern Irishman found himself in. VIDEO Scroll down for highlights Rules are rules: Ian Poulter clears up the confusion surrounding Rory McIlroy's behaviour Apparent snub: McIlroy appearing to snub a young fan who asked for an autograph Hands tied: But the rules state that he wasn't allowed to do so
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Poulter clears up McIlroy's apparent snub of young autograph hunter
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Rules don't allow autographs until after scorecards are handed in
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Open winner also had crowd member ejected earlier in the day
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Sergio Garcia went into the crowd at the 16th to confront one fan
Over the shoulder: @placeholder continues walking up to take his next shot but still wants to keep an eye on the crowd