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Rory McIlroy: It's an encouraging start

Name: Rory McIlroy: It's an encouraging start
Uploaded: 2026-09-17
Duration: 2 min 38 s
Description: Rory McIlroy speaks after carding a three-under-par 69 in the first round at the BMW PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy speaks after carding a three-under-par 69 in the first round at the BMW PGA Championship.

Thursday, 17 September 2026

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