Rory McIlroy one shot off the lead at CJ Cup, while Power makes a charge

The Waterford man impressed but bogeyed the last. 
Rory McIlroy one shot off the lead at CJ Cup, while Power makes a charge

FIELD OF DREAMS: Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the CJ Cup at Congaree Golf Club. Picture: Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Defending champion Rory McIlroy fired an impressive opening round 66 to put him just one shot off the early pace at the CJ Cup.

That superb five-under put him just a single shot off clubhouse leaders, Trey Mullinax and former US Open champion, Gary Woodland at Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina. 

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