Aug 6, 2020; San Francisco, California, USA; Rory McIlroy plays from the bunker on the 6th hole during the first round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy on Thursday said he is trying not to play too fast at golf's first major tournament of the year even as the absence of fans allows rounds to be completed more quickly.
The Northern Irishman's four birdies offset four bogeys as he carded an even-par 70 in the opening round of the PGA Championship in San Francisco, which is being played without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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