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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jim van Wijk

EXPLAINED: Rory mcilroy makes single birdie on return to action after retaining masters | Rare Historical Photos

Rory McIlroy sits one under after the first round at Quail Hollow - (PA)

Masters champion Rory McIlroy had to settle for just a solitary birdie on the last hole of his return to action at the Truist Championship in North Carolina.

The Northern Irishman had not played since securing a second successive green jacket almost a month ago, opting to get back into the swing at Quail Hollow before heading to the US PGA on Monday for the year’s second major.

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