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McIlroy Struggles in First Round of St Jude Championship
Rory McIlroy finished four over after late bogeys and a double bogey on 18, while Scottie Scheffler opened at two under.
- On Thursday, Rory McIlroy opened the FedEx St Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis with a four-over 74. The Northern Irishman dropped four shots in his final three holes, ending the day near the back of the field.
- McIlroy returned to this event after skipping it last year, seeking to rebuild momentum for the PGA Tour Play-offs following a tied for 40th finish at The Open. He admitted he could not afford to enter next week's penultimate play-off event without a competitive round.
- World number one Scottie Scheffler finished at two-under 68, his only bogey coming on the 15th. McIlroy ended nine strokes behind early clubhouse leaders Jordan Spieth, Michael Thorbjornsen, and Kurt Kitayama.
- Scotland's Robert MacIntyre struggled at the water-strewn Tennessee venue, finishing at 12-over par. Reigning FedEx Cup champion Tommy Fleetwood shot a 66 to sit one shot off the lead alongside Gary Woodland.
- The Masters champion prioritized this competition to sharpen his game before next week's penultimate play-off event. McIlroy admitted he could not afford to enter without a competitive round since The Open.
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