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Tue 04 Apr 2007The Short GameMcIlroy one to beat: World number two and holder of the title Rory McIlroy will be the one to beat as the Radisson SAS Hotel and Spa-sponsored West of Ireland Championship swings into action with the qualifying rounds at Co Sligo GC, Rosses Point, on Friday and Saturday.The recent winner of the individual title at the European Nations Cup at Sotogrande - where Ireland finished third - McIlroy will begin his race for a hat-trick of West titles at 2.03pm on Friday in the company of Mark Thistleton from Britain and Simon Doherty from Malone GC.