Rory’s monster drive sets up easy birdie
Rory McIlroy drove the green on the 415-yard par-4 ninth hole at Royal Birkdale to give himself a simple birdie at the 154th Open Championship.
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He needs something to go his way.
You've gotta hit it so far right here with this club.
He's certainly aiming in that direction.
I'm sure he's tried this shot in practice rounds.
He knows exactly where to take it, and look at this.
Look at that.
I mean, that is massive.
415 yards- In incredible and it's driven right in the center of the green.
It's a lethal combination of power and precision.
Well, this will be one they'll be talking about for a while.
Were you there when McIlroy drove it on the green at nine at Birkdale?
Look at that.
So just, just get the speed right.
Doesn't go in, at least make it a stress-free birdie.
Yep.
McIlroy with the first birdie of the week.
Comes at the ninth after that incredible drive.
