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Rory McIlroy ‘Encouraged’ Despite Sloppy Finish at Irish Open Start

McIlroy opened with a 71 at the K Club, mixing five birdies and four bogeys. “I feel like I played better than what the score reflects… I’m pretty encouraged,” he told Sky Sports. Using the Irish Open and next week’s BMW PGA to prep for the Ryder Cup, he sits five back of leader Nacho Elvira. Shane Lowry carded 69.