Rory McIlroy storms off the course after a 66

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NORTON — It’s not often a golfer shoots 66 and storms off the course in a huff, declining all media requests. Yet that’s how Rory McIlroy handled his infuriating conclusion to an otherwise spotless day. Through 15 holes, the star from Northern Ireland was 6 under par, knocking on the door of the tournament lead. Things soured with his tee shot on the par-3 16th, which ricocheted off some rocks below the green and bounded into the water. McIlroy was miffed, mouthing “wow” in the direction of his caddie. “Yeah, hit it good,” he remarked, placing the blame on his club selection. His troubles continued to cascade on the 17th green. A sharply struck iron left McIlroy with 13 feet for birdie from

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