Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott weren't paired for the first two rounds of the Australian Open because organizers wanted to split their marquee players among morning and afternoon groups for the spectators and television. After Thursday's opening round, they're also at opposite ends of the scoreboard. McIlroy teed off in overcast conditions early Thursday and finished with a 2-under 69 just as Scott was beginning his round -- and not very well at that. Read more http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/...ilroy-shoots-opening-round-69-australian-open
