Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot during the Italianl Open at Guidonia Montecelio, near Rome, Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis) APRory McIlroy’s first competitive round on next year’s Ryder Cup course was a success. The ball then rolled in and McIlroy lifted his arms in delight as he watched from afar back up the fairway. U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick was one stroke ahead at 5 under through 15 holes when play was suspended because of darkness. Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard, who played in a group with McIlroy and two-time Italian Open champion Francesco Molinari, finished one stroke behind the leaders.

Source: The Herald September 16, 2022 00:07 UTC