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McIlroy banks shot onto green, sinks birdie putt

August 21, 2025 06:07 PM

Rory McIlroy earns one of the more unique birdies of the Tour Championship, banking his bunker shot off the stands onto the 18th green and sinking the putt to conclude his first round.

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