Rory McIlroy off the pace after wayward first round at US PGA Championship

The Masters champion was a long way from his Augusta form in an opening 74 at Quail Hollow.
Rory McIlroy off the pace after wayward first round at US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy struggled in his opening round. Pic: Matt York/AP

Masters champion Rory McIlroy faces an uphill battle to claim back-to-back major titles after an error-strewn opening round in the 107th US PGA Championship.

McIlroy struggled to a three-over-par 74 to trail clubhouse leaders Luke Donald, Ryan Fox, Alex Smalley and Stephan Jaeger by seven shots, with England’s Matt Fitzpatrick and Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre on three under.

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