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McIlroy in nine over nightmare at Irish Open

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Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 9th green on the first day of the Irish Open in Newcastle, Northern Ireland on May 28, 2015

Newcastle (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Rory McIlroy faces missing the cut for a second week in succession after posting his worst European round in five years on day one of the Irish Open on Thursday.

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The world number one failed to record a single birdie in a shock round of nine-over par 80 on a day of constant wind along with intermittent showers at Royal County Down, Newcastle in Northern Ireland.