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McIlroy loves the look of links-style U.S. Open layout

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Jun 16, 2015; University Place, WA, USA; Rory McIlroy addresses the media in a press conference during …

By Mark Lamport-Stokes

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) - Chambers Bay will not suit every player at this week's U.S. Open but Rory McIlroy has embraced the challenge posed by a links-style venue that suits his power game and high ball flight.

The Northern Irish world number one saw the par-70 layout for the first time on Saturday and was stunned by its 'British Open' feel with huge sand dunes, fescue grass, undulating greens and semi-blind shots from several fairways.