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McIlroy four off lead after his 'longest round'

McIlroy four off lead after his 'longest round'
BBC Sport Thursday 10 September 2026, 20:27 UTC 1 min read
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Defending champion Rory McIlroy says his opening round at the Irish Open, which was played in stormy conditions and took in excess of six hours, may have been the longest of his career as he sits four behind leader Joacquin Niemann.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy says his opening round at the Irish Open, which was played in stormy conditions and took in excess of six hours, may have been the longest of his career as he sits four behind leader Joacquin Niemann.
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