Power is three shots off the lead, while McIlroy is just a stroke further back.
Seamus Power and Rory McIlroy find themselves nicely positioned after the opening round of the Memorial Tournament.
With a place in the US Open already secured following his qualification last week, Power Birdied three of the last five holes to shoot three-under par on day one of the famous event hosted by Jack Nicklaus.READ MORE: Shane Lowry jumped around 'like an eejit' as Offaly U20 hurlers won All-Ireland The four-time major winner looked shaky early doors, making Bogey on the second before getting a Birdie on the fifth to make the turn in level Par.
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