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Mon 06 Jun 2007McIlroy off to a solid start European amateur champion Rory McIlroy had made a solid start to his campaign in the opening qualifying round of the British Amateur Championship today.The Co Down teenager fired a 69 at the St Annes Old Links course in Lancashire but was unable to keep pace with leaders David Corsby and Craig Evans who recorded seven-under 65s.