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The world number three shot a three-under par 68 in the opening round of the Irish Open to get off to a good start at Royal County Down

World no.1 Scottie Scheffler has rejected rumours that his putting success in 2024 is down to Rory McIlroy’s advice.

"I haven't been so wrapped up in it, which is quite nice. Probably the reason why I started well, I would say"

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.

The four-time major winner will try to become a two-time Irish Open champion

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…

Home favourite Rory McIlroy produced a late hat-trick of birdies to make an ideal start to his bid for a second Amgen Irish Open title.

McIroy opens with a three-under 68 to trail leader Todd Clements by two shots at Royal County Down

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Home favourite Rory McIlroy produced a late birdie burst to make the ideal start to his bid for a second Amgen Irish Open title.

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.

"Jeez, any time you can shoot three-under around this place, you have to be happy,"

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.

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.

McIlroy finishes with three birdies in a row to sit two shots off leader Todd Clements

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy birdied his final three holes to shoot 3-under 68 and sit two strokes…

McIlroy currently stands three off the lead after testing day around 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