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McIlroy opens defense of Euro BMW title with 71

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Golf Gab's Matt Barrie and Michael Collins discuss the roaring Rory McIlroy schedule. Is five tournaments in a row too much for Rory? When will he crash?
  • Associated Press

VIRGINIA WATER, England -- Defending champion Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday, leaving him four shots behind clubhouse leader Robert Karlsson at the BMW PGA Championship after a mixed performance he blamed on mental fatigue.