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Struggling McIlroy Pulls in Crowds as Three Share Australian Open Lead
McIlroy faced strong 50 km/h winds and firm greens at Royal Melbourne, finishing one-over 72 with five birdies and six bogeys amid large crowds, seven shots behind leaders.
- On Dec 3, 2025, Rory McIlroy opened the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne Golf Club with a one-over 72 featuring five birdies and six bogeys.
- Blustery conditions at Royal Melbourne featured winds gusting above 50km/h and crowds beyond 5,000, with John and Kayleen Potter driving more than 100 kilometres to watch.
- Starting on the par-four 10th, McIlroy birdied the opening hole, made birdies at holes 14 and 15, dropped a shot at 16, turned in 37, and said `I need to putt better`.
- With a tie for 57th, McIlroy sits seven shots behind the leading trio and must avoid mistakes to make the top 65 cut line for the weekend.
- One-Day passes for weekend rounds sold out as Australian Open organisers confirmed McIlroy is locked in to play next year at Kingston Heath, recalling the Norman and Tiger Woods era.
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Struggling McIlroy pulls in crowds as three share Australian Open lead
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