CHARLOTTE -- Rory McIlroy predicted the comeback. He talked with reporters after finishing tied for fourth at The Open and saw how Jordan Spieth had squandered a 3-shot advantage, fallen behind, then tied Matt Kuchar by nearly making an ace on the back nine at Royal Birkdale.
"He's a fighter,'' McIlroy said of Spieth. "He's shown that through his short career. He can dig himself out of these holes ... It would be great for the game if he does it. He's an absolute star and it would be great to see him win another one.