{"id":257293,"date":"2022-10-21T04:47:30","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T04:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/rory-mcilroy-finishes-one-shot-off-lead-as-he-strives-to-defend-cj-cup-title\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T19:00:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T19:00:54","slug":"rory-mcilroy-finishes-one-shot-off-lead-as-he-strives-to-defend-cj-cup-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golftoday.co.uk\/rory-mcilroy-finishes-one-shot-off-lead-as-he-strives-to-defend-cj-cup-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy finishes one shot off lead as he strives to defend CJ Cup title"},"content":{"rendered":"
Rory McIlroy finished one shot behind the lead at the first round of the CJ Cup golf tournament at Congaree Golf Club in South Carolina on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The Northern Irishman ended the day on 66, while Gary Woodland and Trey Mullinax shared the lead with a 65.<\/p>\n
Mullinax and Woodland both ran off three birdies early. Mullinax already was seven under through 12 holes when his birdies dried up.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Having fun while playing well 🤘<\/p>\n Matching 66s for @JoohyungKim0621<\/a> and @McIlroyRory<\/a> in their first competitive round teeing it up together.<\/p>\n They both sit one shot off the lead @CJCUPSC<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/3HAGFcPt2W<\/a><\/p>\n — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 21, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n