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WGC-HSBC Champions: Rory McIlroy leads by two after first round in Shanghai

Thursday 31 October 2013 16:10, UK

Rory McIlroy: Back to his best during first round in Shangahi
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Rory McIlroy backed up his pre-tournament prediction in brilliant fashion with a superb 65 as Open champion Phil Mickelson suffered an astonishing collapse in the first round of the WGC-HSBC Champions on Thursday.

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