‘Gutted’ McIlroy beaten in long drive contest

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Korea’s Byeong Hun An came out on top in the long drive contest at the U.S. PGA Championship, much to the irritation of Rory McIlroy.

All players had the opportunity to hit one tee shot on the first hole at Baltusrol Tuesday, with the distance measured as long as the ball finished on the fairway.

McIlroy had set a daunting target of 345 yards early in the morning and looked set to win the gold money clip and a $25,000 donation to a charity of his …

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