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The Independent UK
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SHOCKING: Rory mcilroy trails by two as scottie scheffler holds share of lead - What They Never Told You

Rory McIlroy was all smiles during a positive opening round at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell (Jessica Hill/AP) - (AP)

Rory McIlroy made an impressive start to the Travelers Championship to sit two shots off the lead, before world number one Scottie Scheffler later laid down a marker to defend his title in Connecticut.

Masters champion McIlroy had finished tied for 19th at the US Open over a punishing Oakmont course – but ended the weekend on a positive following a three-under-par final round, which was the joint best of the day.

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