Nightmare start for McIlroy at the Open

GULLANE, United Kingdom: World number two Rory McIlroy endured a horror start to the British Open on Thursday, collapsing to a eight-over 79, already 13 shots off the early lead held by American Zach Johnson. While others tore up the front nine on a fast but fair Muirfield course, McIlroy struggled to the turn in one over before two consecutive bogeys followed by a double bogey on the 379-yard, par-4 12th. It was the worst possible start for a player looking to silence those who think he is

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