Rory McIlroy sets early pace at British Open . Playing on his second tournament since late March after back surgery , Woods looked rusty on the front nine as he slipped one over , but a hat-trick of birdies on the back nine saw him finish with a spring in his step . Cards a six-under 66 at Hoylake . The U.S. Ryder Cup team is in the final stages of its preparations for next month's competition against Europe and will play two matches on Sunday before heading to Scotland for Thursday's foursomes matches. Woods playing his first major of the season .
Rory McIlroy sets early pace at British Open . Cards a six-under 66 at Hoylake . The U.S. Ryder Cup team is in the final stages of its preparations for next month's competition against Europe and will play two matches on Sunday before heading to Scotland for Thursday's foursomes matches. Woods playing his first major of the season .