Rory McIlroy battles wild weather to claim share of the lead in Los Angeles
Rory McIlroy, from Northern Ireland, hits from a fairway rough on the eighth hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club. Pic: AP Photo/Caroline Brehman
Rory McIlroy survived a tumultuous opening day in Los Angeles to claim a share of the lead at the Genesis Invitational.
The Irishman endured rain, wind and a three-hour suspension of play to card an opening round score of five-under 66.
The highlight of his day was a stellar par-save on the sixth hole in which he chipped over the on-green bunker.
McIlroy dropped just one shot on Thursday to join American Jacob Bridgeman on top of the leaderboard.
The duo were being challenged by Aaron Rai before play was suspended, with the Englishman set to resume his round on six-under par through 16 holes.
Shane Lowry earned a two-over round of 73 and is among a group of players tied for 54th spot.
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox is also in the hunt on four under, while England’s Marco Penge is among a crowd of seven players sitting a shot further back.
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