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Rory McIlroy posted a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he began his challenge to win at Quail Hollow for a fifth time.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 37-year-old from Northern Ireland made 17 pars before his only birdie of a one-under round came at the 18th hole.<\/p>\n
American Matt McCarty set the early pace with an eight-under-par 63 at the event in Charlotte.<\/p>\n
England’s Harry Hall managed six birdies and one bogey as he ended the opening round with a five-under 66.<\/p>\n
Compatriots Tommy Fleetwood, whose round included an eagle on the 10th, and Alex Fitzpatrick, fresh from securing tour membership,<\/a> are on four under after 67s.<\/p>\n England’s Matt Wallace and Justin Rose both signed for level-par rounds of 71, while Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre was two over with one to play when play was halted late in the evening because of inclement weather.<\/p>\n The tournament is the last event before the US PGA Championship takes place at the Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania from 14-17 May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n