Rory McIlroy lost the clubhead on his 9-iron and then lost the lead by going out of bounds on the last hole, shooting an eventful 5-under 67 in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship.
lost the clubhead on his 9-iron and then lost a chance to take the first-round lead by going out of bounds on the last hole in an eventful 5-under 67 at the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday.in the flagship event on the European tour, having bounced back well from the pain of being denied victory at his home Irish Open last week.
The Northern Irishman said he didn't even see the ball reach the green and settle inside 7 feet from the pin to set up one of his seven birdies.
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