Rory McIlroy is preparing to start the defence of his FedEx Cup title at the Northern Trust Open in New York.
The Ulsterman will attempt to win the U-S P-G-A Tour’s play offs for the second year running , before taking an extended break to overcome a persistent rib injury.
Elsewhere Paul Dunne shot 4 birdies in his final 5 holes to card 4 under par opening round at the European Tour’s ‘Made in Denmark’ Tournament.
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The Wicklow man currently sits in a share of 11th place, 3 shots behind the leader Wade Ormsby.