GettyRory McIlroy's impending divorce clearly ain't affecting his golf game ... the PGA Tour star just lit up his first round at the PGA Championship.
Hitting the course for the first time since he filed for divorce on Monday from Erica Stoll, McIlroy showed no signs whatsoever of being off -- carding a 5-under 66 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
GettyFollowing the end of his round, he was in a tie for third ... just four strokes behind the leader, Xander Schauffele.
McIlroy logged six total birdies through his first 18 holes at the major event ... and only had one bogey.
He also recorded several highlight-reel shots throughout Thursday, including one where he hit the pin on the fly from distance while in the rough.
HOW DID THIS NOT GO IN!? 😱
Rory McIlroy is pin hunting! #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/At8fOqxTFS
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) May 16, 2024 @PGAChampionshipMcIlroy has not publicly addressed his marital issues since filing the docs in Florida ... he actually dodged a question about his personal life at a news conference Wednesday.
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5/15/24 STRICTLY BUSINESSHis manager, however, did say in a statement on Tuesday the golfer wants to make "this difficult time" "as respectful and amicable as possible."
Gallery Rory & Erica McIlroy Together Launch Gallery GettyMcIlroy is now set to tee off for his second round at the PGA Championship on Friday afternoon.
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