Mike Gibson saw Rory McIlroy play at the age of 15 and immediately recognized his special talent. On the day of the opening round, Paul McGinley was nearby the first tee discussing the marquee groups. Pádraig Harrington was scheduled to hit the first tee shot at 6.35am, with Rory playing in the afternoon alongside Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood. Earlier that morning, a message was sent to McGinley about a hoped-for interview.
Mike Gibson recalls first seeing Rory McIlroy at 15, recognizing his exceptional talent early on, which has propelled McIlroy's remarkable golf career ever since.
As the draw for the opening round is announced, Paul McGinley discusses the groupings, emphasizing the significance of players like Pádraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy.
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