A five-under-par 66 from McIlroy in Kentucky served as the latest indication he is close to ending an occasionally painful wait for a fifth major title that stretches back to 2014.
McIlroy's caution was understandable. The 35-year-old's putter kept his head above water before a three-hole stretch of birdies from the 5th, McIlroy's 14th. The Northern Irishman chipped in at the 6th. The upshot was an inward half of 31, which leaves. McIlroy four from Xander Schauffele, the first-round leader.
"I thought I got a lot out of my game today," said McIlroy. "I am not really happy with how I played but at least happy with the score." Indeed, McIlroy saved par at the 18th thanks to a glorious wedge shot from 120 yards after he found water from the tee. His was a battling performance.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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