RORY McILROY MISSES CUT IN HONG KONG OPEN DEFENCE

HONG KONG -- World No 1  Rory McIlroy made a double bogey on his final hole today, guaranteeing that he'll miss the cut in his Hong Kong Open title defence.
McIlroy shot a 2-over 72 to finish at 5 over after two rounds in warm but windy conditions at Hong Kong Golf Club. It left the Northern Irishman three shots outside the expected cut.
"It's disappointing; you never want to miss the cut and even more when you are defending a tournament," McIlroy said. 
"So it's not the week I wanted, but then I have a few days to work on my putting and try and get ready for Dubai."
Former champion Colin Montgomerie dropped out ahead of the second round, prematurely ending his 25th year on the European Tour.
Montgomerie, who had a first-round 74, informed officials he was suffering with a foot injury and has returned home to Scotland.
Montgomerie won the 2005 Hong Kong Open. He finished tied for 6th at this year's Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles for his best finish in over four years.
Denmark's Anders Hansen shot a 64 to take the clubhouse lead at seven under halfway through the second round.