McIlroy 'pretty happy' after hectic start to Wells Fargo defence

Defending champion birdies five of his first six before finishing on three-under while Power is model of consistency

Sharp eye: Rory McIlroy hits off the ninth tee during the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at TPC Potomac. Pic: AP Photo/Nick Wass

Defending champion Rory McIlroy enjoyed an eventful start to his bid for a fourth victory in the Wells Fargo Championship.

Playing for the first time since finishing runner-up to Scottie Scheffler in the Masters, McIlroy birdied five of his first six holes and followed a double bogey on the fourth - his 13th hole of the day - with birdies on the fifth and sixth.