Rory McIlroy breaks silence after awkward knighthood question ahead of The Open

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Rory McIlroy has admitted he has "no idea" why he has yet to receive a knighthood after being asked about the subject during a press conference ahead of The Open Championship.The reigning Masters champion was put on the spot as preparations continued for this week's major, with one reporter asking whether previous media reports about his tax affairs had played any part in him not receiving one of Britain's highest honours.McIlroy declined to speculate and insisted he had never sought an explanation for his absence from the honours list."I have no idea," the 37-year-old said when asked whether the issue had affected his chances of receiving a knighthood.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "If that honour were bestowed on me one day, that would be amazing, but yeah, I have no idea."When asked whether he had ever sought clarification over why he had not been recognised, McIlroy replied: "I haven't inquired, no."The Northern Irishman strengthened his claim to be regarded as one of the...

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