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Masters Champ Recovers to Keep Ohio Leaders in Sight
McIlroy recovered from a double bogey with three birdies but finished one shot behind the clubhouse lead at five under.
- On Thursday, Rory McIlroy opened with a 71 at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, recovering from an early double bogey before dropping a shot at the 18th.
- Tee-Shot struggles plagued the 37-year-old McIlroy throughout his round, including a wayward drive on the 13th, while the very firm and very fast greens at Muirfield Village demand intense concentration.
- Tommy Fleetwood, Wyndham Clark, JJ Spaun, and Ryan Gerard share the clubhouse lead at five under, with Fleetwood saying "I played fine" despite lacking 100 per cent ball control with his irons.
- Canada's Nick Taylor sits four under after recovering from a double bogey, while Shane Lowry trails at two under and Scottie Scheffler labored to one-over in his bid for three successive victories.
- McIlroy continues tailoring his schedule around personal circumstances, with competitive focus soon turning toward the upcoming US Open at Shinnecock Hills, New York.
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