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Scheffler 2 back of 4-way tie for lead at Houston Open. McIlroy 5 behind

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Rory McIlroy, playing in the Houston Open at Memorial Park in Houston, finished the first round five shots behind the lead after signing for a level-par 70.
McIlroy, the world number two who won The Players Championship a fortnight ago, added the Houston Open to his itinerary as a final tune-up before the Masters in two weeks.
McIlroy hit 12 of 18 greens in regulation and found only eight of 13 fairways, struggling early in the round due to heavy rain before improving when he removed his rain gear.
McIlroy described his round as a little pedestrian, stating he felt like he was scrambling on the first nine and left a couple of shots out there on the last nine, adding that he couldn't really find the middle of the club face for the first few holes.
Alejandro Tosti, Ryan Gerard, Keith Mitchell, and Taylor Pendrith are tied for the lead at 5-under 65, while other golfers like Rasmus Hojgaard are using the Houston Open to try and move inside the top 50 in the world to qualify for the Masters.

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