BMW Championship's 'Birdie Of The Year' Rory McIlroy

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Rory McIlroy is the world's best golfer when he's on.

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He's doing well in the BMW Championship's opening round.

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McIlroy started No. 17 tied for the lead at four-under.

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Unfortunately, he groved the ball left into the deep rough.

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The birdie put McIlroy at five-under and gave him the lead for a few minutes until Brian Harman tied him on No. 17.

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Rory will lead the FedEx Cup if he wins this weekend.

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Instead of cutting the ball out on the fairway, McIlroy tried to smash his second shot through

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Rory McIlroy has the potential to be the most dominating golfer in the world when he is on his game.

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