McIlroy four shots off lead at British Masters

Ireland's Rory McIlroy has made a good start to his first tournament as a professional golfer today.

Thu, 20 Sep, 2007 - 14:39

Ireland's Rory McIlroy has made a good start to his first tournament as a professional golfer today.

The 18-year-old Co Down man carded a three-under-par opening-round 69 at the British Masters to finish up four shots adrift of early leader Jarno Sandelin.

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