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McIlroy roars to top at Memorial
Memorial Golf Heal WEB
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts following a birdie on the 13th hole during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) - photo by Associated Press
DUBLIN, Ohio — Whether it's his health or his personal life, Rory McIlroy is not easily distracted when he's on top of his game. McIlroy made two eagles and three birdies on the back nine at Muirfield Village — along with a double bogey — on his way to a 9-under 63 and a three-shot lead Thursday after the opening round of the Memorial. A week ago, McIlroy began his week at Wentworth by announcing he and tennis star Caroline Wozniacki had broken off their engagement.