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Rory McIlroy Begins His Latest Attempt To Regain The Open Championship

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The Masters champion last lifted the Claret Jug in 2014

Rory McIlroy begins his latest attempt to reclaim the Open Championship this afternoon.

The Masters champion last lifted the Claret Jug in 2014, and tees off at Royal Birkdale at 3:15.

His Holywood clubmate Tom McKibbin is now two-over-par midway through his opening round at Royal Birkdale.

Cork amateur David Howard is just out on course.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is among the leading group on three-under.

There's a 12:15 start for reigning Amateur Open champion Stuart Grehan, while 2011 winner Darren Clarke is out 32 minutes later.

Padraig Harrington has a 1:20 start to his opening round today, and Shane Lowry tees off just after 2:50.

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