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McIlroy Drives Green on 415-Yard Par 4!
16 Jul
Summary
- McIlroy drove a 415-yard par four hole.
- His drive landed on the green for a two-putt birdie.
- He made the turn at one-over-par, six shots behind the leader.
During the opening round of the Open Championship, Rory McIlroy showcased an extraordinary display of power on the ninth hole. Facing a 415-yard par four, while other competitors played it as a two-shot hole, McIlroy decided to use his driver.
His powerful tee shot landed directly on the green, a remarkable achievement that drew cheers from the crowd. This bold move led to a two-putt birdie, allowing McIlroy to complete the first nine holes at one-over-par. At that point in the round, he was six shots behind the tournament leader.
Despite the spectacular drive, McIlroy's earlier part of the round was marked by frustration. He had several missed putts, including a short putt on the seventh hole and a missed birdie opportunity on the eighth. He had bogeyed the fourth hole after three initial pars, making the exceptional drive on the ninth a significant moment in his round.
