Rory McIlroy’s hopes of defending Pebble Beach title unravel with triple bogey

A wayward drive, a duffed recovery and a poor bunker shot contributed to a horror three-over-par seven on the fourth.

Rory McIlroy hits from the third tee at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Pic: AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez

Rory McIlroy tumbled out of contention at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after a triple-bogey nightmare.

The defending champion made a promising start with two birdies on the opening three holes, but unravelled spectacularly on the fourth.