Early struggles for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy struggled to justify his position as pre-tournament favourite in the early stages of the Irish Open at Fota Island on Thursday.

Early struggles for McIlroy

Rory McIlroy struggled to justify his position as pre-tournament favourite in the early stages of the Irish Open at Fota Island on Thursday.

McIlroy has a relatively poor record in his national championship, recording two top-10 finishes in seven appearances and missing the cut last year along with Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell.

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