LONDON — Rory McIlroy said he had achieved his target for the opening two rounds of the Irish Open by avoiding a repeat of his 2015 showing at Royal County Down when he failed to make the cut.

A one-under round of 70 on Friday left the world No. 3 well-positioned to challenge over the weekend, just two shots behind Matteo Manassero's leading mark of six under par.

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