Head of nine-iron hurtled down fairway after hitting ballMatthew Baldwin leads following seven under par 65
A club snapping, a backwards putt, a miss from 3ft and a drive out of bounds at the last while en route to an opening round of 67. Welcome to the zany world of Rory McIlroy. Day one at Wentworth’s PGA Championship proved once again why it is unwise to ever take eyes off the Northern Irishman. Even by his standards, though, this represented box-office material.
“It was a bit of a rollercoaster but most of the incidents worked out in my favour so I am happy,” said McIlroy. Five under par meant he was entitled to this sentiment.
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