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Robert Hynes

BIZARRE: Rory mcilroy reacts to his opening masters round and insists he isn t facing insurmountable challenge - What They Never Told You

Rory McIlroy insists he is not facing an "insurmountable" challenge after a frustrating opening round at the 87th Masters.

The Holywood native made history as he gave what is believed to be the first in-play interview at Augusta National as he played the ninth hole, but could only produce a level-par 72 to lie seven shots off the lead.

“I’m probably two or three shots behind how I’d like to be, considering how I played,” McIlroy said.

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