Rory McIlroy struggles on day one of St Jude Championship after poor finish

Rory McIlroy had a difficult opening round at the St Jude Championship, dropping shots late in his round from the 16th hole onwards. The Northern Irishman's struggles included a damaging double bogey on the final hole, which significantly hampered his first-day score. The poor finish left McIlroy in a challenging position heading into the remainder of the tournament.