RORY MCILROY IS level par after his opening round at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, as he warms up for the Masters at Augusta in a fortnight.
Playing his first event since his recent success at the Players’ Championship, McIlroy birdied the 8th, his 17th hole of the day, to return to level par as he finished with a round of 70.
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McIlroy’s only other birdie of the day came on the third as he dropped shots at the 14th and 4th at Memorial Park.
McIlroy is five shots off the lead held by Canada’s Taylor Pendrith, US pair Ryan Gerard and Keith Mitchell, and Argentinian Alejandro Tosti, who are all on five-under at the time of writing.
Ireland’s Seamus Power is tied for 17th on two under par with six holes to play.
World number one Scottie Scheffler is one shot ahead of Power with two to play.
Padraig Harrington is tied for 140th on four over par with one hole remaining.
Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot during the first round. Alamy Stock Photo
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Level par opening round for Rory McIlroy at Houston Open
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RORY MCILROY IS level par after his opening round at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, as he warms up for the Masters at Augusta in a fortnight.
Playing his first event since his recent success at the Players’ Championship, McIlroy birdied the 8th, his 17th hole of the day, to return to level par as he finished with a round of 70.
McIlroy’s only other birdie of the day came on the third as he dropped shots at the 14th and 4th at Memorial Park.
McIlroy is five shots off the lead held by Canada’s Taylor Pendrith, US pair Ryan Gerard and Keith Mitchell, and Argentinian Alejandro Tosti, who are all on five-under at the time of writing.
Ireland’s Seamus Power is tied for 17th on two under par with six holes to play.
World number one Scottie Scheffler is one shot ahead of Power with two to play.
Padraig Harrington is tied for 140th on four over par with one hole remaining.
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