The Open: Rory McIlroy struggles but issues defiant statement as Bryson DeChambeau snubs media
As for Rory McIlroy, the Grand Slam winner endured a frustrating opening round at Royal Birkdale, shooting a 2-over 72
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As for Rory McIlroy, the Grand Slam winner endured a frustrating opening round at Royal Birkdale, shooting a 2-over 72. After an even-par front nine, the debutant caught fire on the back nine, highlighted by an eagle on the 17th hole that gave him the outright lead. The defending champion responded to missing his first cut in 78 starts last week with four birdies on the front nine.
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As for Rory McIlroy, the Grand Slam winner endured a frustrating opening round at Royal Birkdale, shooting a 2-over 72.
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After an even-par front nine, the debutant caught fire on the back nine, highlighted by an eagle on the 17th hole that gave him the outright lead.
according to New York PostThe defending champion responded to missing his first cut in 78 starts last week with four birdies on the front nine.
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