Rory Mcllroy hits dad with off-target shot during Masters opening round
Gerry Mcllroy was surprised that the golf ball hit him, but it looked as if he was fine
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}During the opening round of The Masters, No. 12-ranked golfer Rory Mcllroy hit an off-target shot on the par-4 seventh hole, which struck a spectator in the leg.
The spectator? Gerry McIlroy, Rory’s father.
"That was your dad you hit?" Rory’s caddie said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Yeah!" McIlroy responded.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Gerry was surprised that the golf ball hit him, but it looked as if he was fine. Afterward, as Gerry limped away, he made a joke about Rory’s shot.
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"I should ask for an autographed glove," Gerry said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rory Mcllroy, who is still trying to win at Augusta to complete the career Grand Slam, wasn’t at his best on Thursday. He struggled to a 76, finishing four over par.