Windy day at Honda Classic puts Rory McIlroy six behind

Only 20 players out of a field of 140 completed scores under par in the opening round.

Windy day at Honda Classic puts Rory McIlroy six behind

Rory McIlroy negotiated 'The Bear Trap' but stumbled on Palm Beach Gardens' punishing 18th to finish the opening round of the Honda Classic six shots off the lead.

It was a better day for compatriot Graham McDowell and England's Tommy Fleetwood, who - along with Tiger Woods - were two shots off the top of pack after even-par rounds of 70.

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