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.

Tuesday Morning Sports Update
All Ireland Football Championship Opening Round Fixtures Confirmed
Tommy O'Brien Among Injury Doubts For Leinster's Champion Cup Final On Saturday
Monday Morning Sports Update
Sunday Evening Sports Update
Mourinho's Benefica Go Unbeaten but Miss Title
Brave Kildare Fall Short in Leinster Ladies Final
Chelsea Appoint Xabi Alonso as New Manager