NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy birdied his final three holes to shoot 3-under 68 and sit two strokes off the first-round lead at the Irish Open on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy waves to the crowd after birdieing the 18th hole at Royal County Down during the first round of the 2024 Irish Open. | Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images
Eleven days after a tie for ninth in the Tour Championship, McIlroy fired a first-round 68 on Thursday in the 2024 Amgen Irish Open. The event is being held at Royal County Down in his home nation of Northern Ireland, which ranks No. 1 on…
Rory McIlroy admits feeling "detached" from this week's Irish Open at Royal County Down aided his strong start as he finished with a flourish to boost hopes of a win on home soil.
Rory McIlroy, who is attempting to win his home tournament for the second time, shot a 68 and trails leader Todd Clements by 2 strokes at the Irish Open.
Rory McIlroy finishes with a hat-trick of birdies to card a three-under 68 and sit just two shots off the pace after the opening round of the Irish Open at Royal County Down.
The world golf number two spoke to Kielty at Royal County Down this week ahead of the Irish Open and the interview will be shown as the chat show returns to our screens