Solid start for McIlroy in Kuala Lumpur

Rory McIlroy made a solid return to action after his Masters heartache but it is Sweden’s Alexander Noren who leads the way after the opening round of the Malaysian Open at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.

McIlroy, who threw away a four-shot lead during the final round at Augusta, carded a three-under-par 69 to end the day in a tie for ninth as part of a group that includes 2010 Open champion Louis Oosthuizen.