Golf: McIlroy and Dahmen tied for opening round lead at Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy fired a five-under-par round of 66 to move into contention for a third career victory at the Wells Fargo International in Charlotte. Playing in his first tournament since finishing in a tie for 21st place at The Masters last month, McIlroy shared the lead with American Joel Dahmen. There was also a strong performance from Scotland's Martin Laird, who shot 67 to sit just one stroke behind McIlroy, in a group which also included former Masters champion Patrick Reed. Defending champion Jason Day led a large pack at 68. Justin Rose's shot a one-under-par round of 70.