Sweden's Robert Kronberg was second in 7.74 with Germany's Helge Schwarzer third in 7.79.

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Japan's 1.74% and Germany's 1.59%.

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Europeans overwhelmingly say it was a good thing: 79% in Germany, 76% in Britain and 74% in France feel that way.

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In America, Canada and Germany, the proportion is 71-74%.

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McIlroy, who carded a disastrous 80 in the second round, again showed his mettle to delight the galleries with a four-under 68, but Germany's Martin Kaymer, third overnight, slipped to a 74.

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