Rory McIlroy’s disappointing performance at the Masters left him needing to take a break from the game
After three-weeks off, Rory McIlroy’s made an encouraging start to the Wells Fargo Championship.
With three to play of his opening round, he’s 3-under par and just two-shots off the course leader Kevin Streelman.
Seamus Power is 1-over with five to play.
While Shane Lowry’s first round is underway at 6.30pm on Thursday.
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Tom McKibbin leads the Irish challenge on day one of the Italian Open - he’s in the clubhouse on 1-under after a round of 70.
John Murphy shot a level par 71.
Out on course, Gary Hurley is 3-over with three to play
An 8-under round of 63 means Matthieu Pavon of France leads on 8-under par.

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