Golf Central covers a rain-soaked and windy opening round at Riviera Country Club, where Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 66 and Scottie Scheffler once again struggled in his opening round.
McIlroy embracing the shot-shaping challenge of Riviera
Rory McIlroy talked to Golf Channel's Todd Lewis after his 5-under 66 in the first round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational. McIlroy said he's hoping the wind will dry out the course and allow Riviera to play like Riviera can.
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