Golf - Rory McIlroy: Irish eyes not smiling for world's top golfer after disastrous day.

World number one Rory McIlroy faces missing the cut for a second week in succession after posting a nine-over-par 80 in the opening round at his home event, the Irish Open, on Thursday.

On a day of strong winds and intermittent showers, McIlroy failed to record a single birdie in a nightmare round at the par 71 Royal County Down course.

He missed the cut at the last two Irish Open tournaments.

His score left him in last position among other players out early after a round that saw him struggle with both his iron play and the putter.


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