PHOENIX — The number one ranked golfer in the world isn't having his best showing at this week's WM Phoenix Open.
Rory McIlroy is in the middle of the pack after his first round of the tournament on Thursday. The golfer is shooting a two over par after his first round of play, about eight strokes behind the current leaders at midday on Friday.
But, McIlroy's poor performance so far has given him a chance to show off some of his talent and remind people why he is currently considered to be the best golfer in the world.
After a tee shot landed just about a foot from a fence, McIlroy had to make a recovery shot with not much window for error. He had to avoid, trees, fans, a PGA Tour ShotLink tower and still make it back to the fairway.
And in true-to-form fashion, the golf great was able to sneak the ball through all of the obstacles and set himself up on the green.
McIlroy ended up two-putting from about 40 feet out to give himself a par on the hole.
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