McIlroy hits an old stone and breaks the hand of the PGA Tour employee in the first round of the Open.
In search of his second Open Championship title, the Northern Irishman made a brilliant start to the Old Course, draining a 55-foot monster putt into the opening hole to cause a roar from the stands. Three consecutive pairs followed, with the good opening of the 33-year-old who seemed ready to continue with a powerful boost …