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McIlroy hits huge 393-yard drive to set-up early second round birdie!

McIlroy hits huge 393-yard drive to set-up early second round birdie!
Sky Sports Football Friday 19 June 2026, 20:56 UTC 1 min read
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Rory McIlroy birdied the par-5 fifth hole at Shinnecock Hills to kickstart his second round and close the gap to leader Wyndham Clark.

Rory McIlroy birdied the par-5 fifth hole at Shinnecock Hills to kickstart his second round and close the gap to leader Wyndham Clark. [Image text:] skysports golf
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