McIlroy won the title the last time it was staged at The K Club in 2016.
FORMER CHAMPION RORY McIlroy admitted two late birdies helped “gloss over” an average first round of the Horizon Irish Open.
“I think the two birdies in the last two holes sort of glossed over what was a pretty average day,” McIlroy said. “Didn’t really feel great with anything. Ryder Cup vice-captain Bjorn admitted he was as surprised as anyone to find himself at the top of the leaderboard after a lengthy injury lay-off.
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