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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jim van Wijk

Rory McIlroy struggles on day one of St Jude Championship after poor finish

Rory McIlroy had a poor finish to his opening round in Memphis (George Walker IV/AP) - (AP)

Rory McIlroy made a run of costly late bogeys as he slipped to a four-over-par opening round at the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis.

The Northern Irishman had been aiming to rebuild some momentum heading into the PGA Tour Play-offs, following a run of disappointing results after his successful defence of his Masters title in April – which included tied for 40th at The Open at Royal Birkdale.

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