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GOLF:Masters champ recovers to keep Ohio leaders in sight

Rory McIlroy has had to settle for a one-under-par opening round at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio after more tee trouble saw him drop a shot at the last.

Masters champion McIlroy is playing only his sixth regular PGA Tour event of the year at the tournament in Muirfield, which is hosted by 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus.

The Northern Irishman, who tied for seventh place at last month's ⁠PGA Championship, continues to tailor his schedule to his personal circumstances – with focus soon turning towards the upcoming US Open at ⁠Shinnecock Hills, New York.

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