'Rusty' McIlroy five shots off lead in Philadelphia
Summary
Rory McIlroy finished five shots behind leader Keith Mitchell in the first round of the Truist Championship in Philadelphia. McIlroy scored six birdies and two bogeys, ending with a four-under-par 66, while Mitchell led with a nine-under-par 61.Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy is ranked second in the world behind Scottie Scheffler.
- Keith Mitchell led the first round of the Truist Championship with a score of nine-under-par 61.
- McIlroy finished his round with a score of four-under-par 66, placing him 25th.
- McIlroy made six birdies and two bogeys during his round.
- The Truist Championship serves as a warm-up for next week's US PGA Championship.
- The event was formerly known as the Wells Fargo Championship.
- McIlroy expressed he felt "a little rusty" as he hadn't practiced much lately.
- Aaron Rai from England finished the round at five under par.
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