McIlroy Hangs In Amid Windy Irish Open | Belfast News

0:00Rory McAroy kicked off the Irish open battling some serious wind, finishing his first round at one under par. He mentioned it was tough out there, with Gus up to 35 miles per hour making the ball move on the greens. He was as glad to hang in there, and staying contention, sitting four shots back from the leaders. The conditions really slowed things down, with some players taking over six hours to get through their rounds. Joaquin Neeman put up a really strong score of 65, which was a course record and looked even better as the day went on. Other players like Adrian Moronck and Shane Lowry also put themselves in good positions, finishing at three under before play was suspended. It wasn't just the wind. Pace of play was a big issue too. McAroy talked about how hard it is to get into a rhythm when you're stopping and starting so much. He even had a double bogey on the 13th hole, but managed to pull a shot back on the 15th. Even though play was suspended, a few golfers were still making their move. Our not-o-paratory and Maximilian stylishener were challenging at three under.

1:02Shane Lowry, who won this event years ago, is also in the mix at three under, looking to make a run on home soil. McAroy knows he needs a good performance tomorrow to really get back into the tournament. He's hoping for better weather and a smoother round to get himself right back in the hunt for the win. That's the story for today. The Belfast News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.