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McIlroy (68) trails Clements by 2 at Irish Open
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McIlroy (68) trails Clements by 2 at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy capped a rollercoaster season with a share of the lead at the RBC Canadian Open, but has now trailed by two shots after the first round of the Irish Open.

The Northern Irishman endured a mixed campaign, winning three times on the PGA Tour but enduring disappointments.

Despite finishing in the top 10 in just one of his last five starts, McIlroy remains optimistic about finishing the season strongly.

“It’s been a bit of a mixed bag this season,” McIlroy said. “I’ve had some great wins, but I’ve also had some frustrating moments. I’m hoping to finish the season strongly and give myself a chance to win the FedEx Cup.”

McIlroy regained form with a birdie at the 18th hole in Canada to share the lead with American Wyndham Clark. However, he trails amateur John Murphy by two strokes after shooting a 68 at the Irish Open.

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Schauffele, Rahm share lead in Olympic golf
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Schauffele, Rahm share lead in Olympic golf

Schauffele, Rahm Share Lead in Olympic Golf

Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm are tied for the lead after the first round of the Olympic golf tournament at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Both Americans shot 68s to finish one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy, who is tied with Sepp Straka for second place.

Schauffele, the world’s fifth-ranked player, made five birdies and two bogeys, while Rahm, the world’s second-ranked player, had six birdies and three bogeys. If either golfer wins the gold, they will become their country’s first gold medalist in men’s golf.

McIlroy, the 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, made four birdies and one bogey, while Straka, an Austrian ranked 161st in the world, made five birdies and two bogeys. Straka’s performance is one of the tournament’s biggest surprises so far. It’s the first Olympic golf tournament in which the best players in the world are competing.

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He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing
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He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing

Open Long Shot Surprises in Final Pairing

Cameron Young, an unexpected contender at the Open Championship, will play alongside Rory McIlroy in the final pairing on Saturday. Young, who began the tournament as a long shot, has impressed with his consistent play on the challenging Royal St George’s links course. His composure and ability to hit accurate shots have earned him a spot among the leaders, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the Open and the possibility of surprise victories.

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Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner
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Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner

Tee height will be a key factor in determining the winner of the 2024 Open Championship. The R&A have announced that the tees at Royal Portrush will be raised for the tournament, which could make it more difficult for players to score.

The change in tee height is designed to make the course more challenging and to prevent players from hitting the ball too far. The R&A believe that this will lead to a more exciting and competitive tournament.

However, some players are concerned that the raised tees will make the course too difficult. They argue that it will make it harder to hit the ball close to the hole, and that it will lead to more bogeys and double bogeys.

The debate over tee height is likely to continue in the lead-up to the 2024 Open Championship. The R&A will be hoping that the changes they have made will lead to a more exciting and challenging tournament, but some players will be hoping that the tees are not raised too high.

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What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?
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What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

Royal Troon lived up to its reputation as a tough test of golf on Thursday, with 19 players finishing below 70 and just seven breaking 70.

Defending champion Cameron Smith shot a 1-over 72 to sit six shots behind overnight leader Viktor Hovland, while Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm also struggled to get going.

Can anyone tame Royal Troon in Round 2? And can Daniel Brown, the first amateur to lead The Open after the first round since 1947, keep it up?

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England’s Brown takes Open lead in major debut
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England’s Brown takes Open lead in major debut

England’s Connor Brown took a one-stroke lead in the Open at Royal Portrush after a stunning first round.

The 23-year-old, who is making his major debut, carded a six-under-par 65 to leave him one ahead of American Xander Schauffele.

Brown birdied the third, fifth, ninth, 10th, 12th and 16th holes and is the youngest player to lead The Open after the first round since Rory McIlroy in 2010.

Schauffele, the world number 10, matched Brown’s score with six birdies of his own, but he also dropped a shot on the 18th.

Shane Lowry, who is seeking to become the first Irish winner of the Open since 1947, is among a group of eight players tied for third on four under par.

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