Rory McIlroy bounces back with 64 in Round 1 at BMW Championship
Professional golfer Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 to share the lead at the BMW Championship. This performance marks a significant recovery following a poor showing at the previous tournament in Memphis.
Why it matters
McIlroy is a high-profile athlete whose performance directly impacts the standings of the FedEx Cup playoffs.
ST. LOUIS – As Rory McIlroy settled into a chair to be interviewed by Golf Channel's Kira K. Dixon, he summed up his bogey-free 6-under 64 at Bellerive Country Club on Thursday – good enough for a share of the lead with four other players at the BMW Championship — in one word.
"Unexpected," McIlroy, the world No. 2 and reigning Masters champion, said.
"I knew you had it in you," Dixon shot back with a smile.
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