McIlroy savours 'special' opening round

Rory McIlroy today equalled the lowest round ever in a Major championship with a stunning nine-under-par 63 in the first round of the 139th Open Championship at St Andrews.

McIlroy took advantage of a defenceless Old Course to card seven birdies and an eagle, playing the last 10 holes in eight under for a three-shot clubhouse lead over former champion John Daly and Scotland’s Andrew Coltart.