'A work of brutal art' - McIlroy smashes a drive off ninth hole tee
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Rory McIlroy delights the crowds at Royal Birkdale by driving the green on the 414-yard, par -4 ninth hole during the first round of the Open Championship.
FOLLOW LIVE: The Open Championship 2026 - first round
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