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McIlroy masters weather to share Genesis clubhouse lead

Declan Murphy

Declan Murphy

Sports Betting Analyst

19 February 2026
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Rory McIlroy survived a tumultuous opening day in Los Angeles to lie in a share of the clubhouse lead at the Genesis Invitational.

Rory McIlroy survived a tumultuous opening day in Los Angeles to lie in a share of the clubhouse lead at the Genesis Invitational.

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