McIlroy woes continue despite cheering Irish fans
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June 28, 2013, Friday
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FORMER world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, looking to find his form before next month's British Open, struggled to a 2-over 74 in the first round of the Irish Open at Carton House, County Kildare, yesterday.
McIlroy carded two birdies and four bogeys, including one at the last, to lie seven shots adrift of early leader Shane Lowry whose 5-under 67 gave the Irishman a one-shot advantage.
Northern Ireland's McIlroy, now world No. 2 behind Tiger Woods, said on Wednesday that he had felt "suffocated" by the affection shown him by thousands of fans at recent Irish Opens but he was still determined to enjoy himself.
He promised there would be none of the club-throwing or club-bending antics which marked his indifferent showing at the US Open two weeks ago.
"It definitely wasn't the right thing to do," McIlroy said when asked about his tantrums in his final-round 76. "It doesn't set a good example."
The twice major champion's form has dipped alarmingly in 2013.
In the last five months of 2012 he won four tournaments and rose to the top of the rankings but after changing his club manufacturer he has recorded just one top-five finish in 12 events this year.
Seven major champions are playing at Carton House, including four from Ireland - McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke. New Zealander Michael Campbell, Spain's Jose-Maria Olazabal and Scotland's Paul Lawrie are the others.
Denmark's Thomas Bjorn shared second place on 4 under with England's Paul Casey and Australia's Andrew Dodt.
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