Rory McIlroy became the fourth player to win successive Masters title when he triumphed at Augusta last month
Rory McIlroy posted a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he began his challenge to win at Quail Hollow for a fifth time.
The 37-year-old from Northern Ireland made 17 pars before his only birdie of a one-under round came at the 18th hole.
American Matt McCarty set the early pace with an eight-under-par 63 at the event in Charlotte.
England's Harry Hall managed six birdies and one bogey as he ended the opening round with a five-under 66.
