McIlroy: I did everything you need to | Young 'comfortable' leading The Open
Rory McIlroy continued to eradicate his first-round hoodoo in majors after making a strong start to his bid for a fifth major title at The 150th Open.
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Rory McIlroy has spoken up, and at The Open, his game is doing the talking, too
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Earlier this week, Rory McIlroy arrived at St. Andrews, the coastal village where the Scots have been playing golf since the early 15th century, chasing the 21-year-old version of himself from a dozen years ago.
McIlroy ready to get fiddly after fast start
ST ANDREWS, Scotland : Rory McIlroy was a happy man after starting his bid for a second British Open title with a smooth first-round 66 at St Andrews on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy starts The Open 2022 with sweet 66 as Cameron Young takes early lead
Coming in as favourite even as he hunts a first major in eight years, Rory McIlroy promptly posted his best opening score at the Open since 2010.
Collin Morikawa becomes a spectator as pace of play proves an issue at the Open
Collin Morikawa joked he became a spectator as the pace of play proved an issue on the first day of the Open at St Andrews.
Reigning champ Morikawa off the pace after bad day with putter
ST ANDREWS : Reigning champion Collin Morikawa described his first round at St Andrews as a blur after struggling with his putter in a level-par 72 at the Open on Thursday.
Open Championship 2022: 'I have confidence' - Rory McIlroy happy with start on Old Course at St Andrews
Rory McIlroy is delighted with his position after the opening round of the Open Championship, and feels his game is in excellent shape for the final major of the year. The Irishman plotted his way round the Old Course in impressive fashion, and made only one mistake when an errant chip shot on 13 left him out of position. Ad/> But there were seven birdies in an opening round of 66 to leave him within two shots of leader Cameron Young.
Open Championship 2022: Rory McIlroy cruises round Old Course to sit two off clubhouse lead of Cameron Young
Rory McIlroy made a strong start to the Open Championship behind clubhouse leader Cameron Young. After near misses in all three majors this year, McIlroy is looking to end a major drought dating back to 2014. Ad/> His form has been good this season, with the Northern Irishman driving the ball well and his wedge play and putting much improved.