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Rory McIlroy saves par from the water at PGA Championship

Published Aug. 13, 2015 4:55 p.m. ET

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Rory McIlroy put his injured ankle to the test early in the first round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.

McIlroy’s return to competitive golf didn’t start well with a bogey on the first hole. His troubles continued on the fifth when he hit his second shot into the water.

Luckily for him, playing partner Jordan Spieth noticed the ball was playable in the water hazard. However, that left McIlroy with a difficult decision.

Decision time, Rory. pic.twitter.com/xGasDTdjJr
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 13, 2015

Rory McIlroy hit it in the water at No. 5, which didn't stop him from hitting this shot. #QuickHits http://t.co/wrEKZW0391
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 13, 2015

What. A. Shot.

And of course, Rory makes the putt and saves par from the pond. #Watery pic.twitter.com/3GOEhpAh49
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 13, 2015

Making things even better, the world’s No. 1 golfer knocked in his par putt. Crisis averted.

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