PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy uses a single four-letter word to describe his first round
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Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy described his opening round of 4-over at the PGA Championship with a single word: "S**t," reflecting his frustration with his performance.
- Entering the tournament as a favorite alongside Scottie Scheffler, McIlroy struggled, bogeying five of his final six holes and finishing seven strokes behind the clubhouse leader.
- McIlroy cited poor driving as a key issue, admitting he struggled with consistency and overcorrected his shots throughout the round.
- Challenging pin placements, wind conditions, and thick rough compounded his difficulties, making it harder to recover from missed fairways.
- Once considered a contender for the grand slam, McIlroy now faces the immediate goal of simply making the cut, as winning the tournament appears unlikely.