WATCH: Rory McIlroy's thoughts on The Glashedy Links
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It has been 12 years since Rory McIlroy played at Ballyliffin - the host club for this year's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Championship.
The former champion admitted he had forgotten how good it was.