Name: Rory McIlroy rattles the flag from 261 yards out at Olympic Men's Golf
Uploaded: 2024-08-02T10:58:42.000Z
Duration: 16 s
Description: In the second round of the 2024 Olympic Men's Golf Competition, Rory McIlroy sends his 261-yard approach to 4 feet on the par-5 3rd hole and would go on to make the putt for eagle.

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In the second round of the 2024 Olympic Men's Golf Competition, Rory McIlroy sends his 261-yard approach to 4 feet on the par-5 3rd hole and would go on to make the putt for eagle. 