Published 2 years ago

Rory McIlroy seizes early lead after first round at PGA Championship

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Rory McIlroy leads US PGA Championship after opening round of 65. Northern Irishman carded seven birdies and two bogeys at Southern Hills Country Club. Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth card 74 and 72 respectively. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, US Open champion and world No. 2 Jon Rahm and Open holder Collin Morikawa start from first tee on Thursday.

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The Guardian

Rory McIlroy takes lead at US PGA as Tiger Woods struggles with leg pain

Rory McIlroy shot a five-under 65 and said he was happy with ‘a great start’ while Lee Westwood was reported to have lost a sponsor because of his links to the new Saudi LIV golf

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Rory McIlroy makes overdue strong start to lead PGA Championship

The Northern Irishman produced four successive birdies at Southern Hills,

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

PGA Championship Day Two: McIlroy inspires Woods, Rory refuses to dream, bunker chaos

RORY MCILROY leads the PGA Championship after a tremendous start on Thursday.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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USA Today

Off to the start he craved, Rory McIlroy in full flight most of round, grabs early lead in 104th PGA Championship

McIlroy hit 11 drives over 300 yards Thursday, including two measuring 378 yards.

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Rory McIlroy sets early pace at 2022 PGA Championship with blistering opening round as Tiger Woods struggles

Rory McIlroy ended April's Masters with a bang, and he maintained his blistering form at the 2022 PGA Championship on Thursday.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

McIlroy powers to a 65 for early lead at PGA Championship

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf WriterTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has the early lead in the PGA Championship with a 65. Tiger Woods was alongside him at Southern Hills and shot a 74. They played two different games. McIlroy is blasting away with drivers and taking advantage of his length. Woods was picking his spots and not helped by less-than-stellar iron play. He also says his leg is feeling a lot more sore than it did early on at the Masters. M…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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