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flag Rory McIlroy opens Australian Open with 1-over 72 in return since 2015.

flag Rory McIlroy opened the Australian Open with a 1-over 72 at Royal Melbourne, marking his first appearance since 2015 and a return to the event where he won in 2013. flag The Northern Irish star recorded five birdies and six bogeys amid gusty winds up to 60 km/h, citing poor shots and three-putts as setbacks, though he said he limited damage. flag Playing alongside Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee, both of whom shot 69, McIlroy faced strong conditions and large early crowds. flag Elvis Smylie led with a 65, aided by a lucky bounce off a spectator, while Cameron Smith shot 70. flag The winner earns a 2026 Masters exemption, with the top three non-exempt players qualifying for the 2026 British Open.

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