[Golf Topic] 'Daughter Born' McIlroy "First Appearance at The CJ Cup in October"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…Recently, Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland, photo), who became a 'number 4' after having a daughter, will participate in the PGA Tour's The CJ Cup next month.

On the 5th (Korean time), after shooting 6 under par on the first day of the final third round of the PGA Tour Playoffs (PO) Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, USA (par 70, 7,280 yards), he said, "I plan to participate in the US Open, The CJ Cup, the Zozo Championship, and the Masters." The CJ Cup was held in Jeju Island for three years until last year, but this year the venue was moved to the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It will be held from October 15 at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. McIlroy has never played in The CJ Cup before. McIlroy, who said, "I think there will be about two breaks of around three weeks each," explained, "During that time, I will watch my daughter grow up at home," and added, "After the Masters, I will enjoy a few months of rest." On the first day of the Tour Championship, he added a 'stroke bonus' of 3 under par and is currently in 4th place (9 under par).

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