McIlroy makes encouraging start in South Africa

Rory McIlroy has made an encouraging start at the South African Open as he continues his bid to remain in the world's top 50.

McIlroy makes encouraging start in South Africa
Thu, 18 Dec, 2008 - 14:11

Rory McIlroy has made an encouraging start at the South African Open as he continues his bid to remain in the world's top 50.

The Co Down golfer fired a 70 today to finish his opening round on two under par, six adrift of early leader Fabrizio Zanotti.

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CourtsGolfHeathrowPlace: South AfricaPlace: Pearl Valley Golf EstatesPlace: SwedenPerson: McIlroyPerson: Rory McIlroyPerson: Fabrizio ZanottiPerson: Michael HoeyPerson: Gareth MaybinPerson: Damien McGranePerson: Gary MurphyPerson: Darren ClarkePerson: ZanottiPerson: Oskar HenningssonPerson: Rory SabbatiniPerson: Keith HornePerson: Jaco van ZylPerson: Ake NilssonPerson: Ross McGowanPerson: Ernie ElsPerson: Tim ClarkPerson: Justin RosePerson: Lee WestwoodPerson: ElsPerson: Henrik StensonEvent: South African OpenEvent: European TourEvent: Italian OpenEvent: OMEGA Mission Hills World CupEvent: Nedbank Golf ChallengeOrganisation: Co Down
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