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McIlroy seven off the lead at Quail Hollow
Key takeaways
- Rory Mc Ilroy became the fourth player to win successive Masters title when he triumphed at Augusta last month
- Rory Mc Ilroy posted a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he began his challenge to win at Quail Hollow for a fifth time.
- The 37-year-old from Northern Ireland made 17 pars before his only birdie of a one-under round came at the 18th hole.
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Rory Mc Ilroy became the fourth player to win successive Masters title when he triumphed at Augusta last month
Rory Mc Ilroy posted a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he began his challenge to win at Quail Hollow for a fifth time.
The 37-year-old from Northern Ireland made 17 pars before his only birdie of a one-under round came at the 18th hole.
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