McIlroy's fexed cup hopes fade after opening round 72 at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy's chance of retaining his FedEx Cup title did not get off the best start after he was left in the bottom half of the table in the first round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms on Thursday.

McIlroy started the penultimate play-off event for the season-ending tournament in 51st position with hopes of reaching a top 30 qualifying place.