McIlroy sets clubhouse lead at stormy Genesis
World number two Rory McIlroy says he prefers playing in rain to wind after setting the joint clubhouse lead as storms hit the opening day of the PGA Tour event in Los Angeles.
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"The rain. I've started to just really enjoy this style of golf."
— Rory McIlroy , Athlete
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Aaron Rai is a professional golfer from England.
American golfer who competes in the PGA Tour.
Debut year golfer on the PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer and Masters champion from Northern Ireland.
Scottie Scheffler is a professional golfer and world number one from the United States.
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World number two Rory McIlroy says he prefers playing in rain to wind after setting the joint clubhouse lead as storms hit the opening day of the PGA Tour event in Los Angeles.
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