Mike Gibson observed Rory McIlroy at 15 years old and identified his rare talent from the start. The draw for the opening round highlighted several prominent players, with Pádraig Harrington teeing off first at 6:35 AM. Rory McIlroy was scheduled to play in the afternoon alongside Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood. Early communication about potential interviews took place on the morning of the draw announcement, indicating anticipation around player engagements and performances during the tournament.
Mike Gibson recalls watching a young Rory McIlroy at 15 and recognized his exceptional talent early on, which has continued to manifest in McIlroy’s career.
As the draw for the opening round was revealed, notable groups were highlighted, including Pádraig Harrington's early tee time and Rory McIlroy's later pairing with Justin Thomas.
The schedule revealed that Harrington would hit the first shot at 6:35 AM, while Rory was set to play in the afternoon alongside Thomas and Fleetwood.
On the morning of the draw announcement, a message was sent regarding an interview opportunity with a prominent player.
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