Rory McIlroy getting 'cute' turns into disaster at $10 million Tour Championship
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy's chances for a comeback at the Tour Championship suffered a major setback after a double bogey on the third hole of his second round at East Lake, dropping him near the bottom of the leaderboard.
- The trouble began with a short approach shot from 115 yards, followed by two chips that rolled back to his feet, leading to costly mistakes and frustration.
- McIlroy has struggled throughout the PGA Tour playoffs, finishing 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and narrowly missing the BMW Championship title after a late bogey.
- The 37-year-old has played less this year to focus on family, admitting his swing felt out of sync and that he needs more practice to regain form.
- Min Woo Lee currently leads the tournament at 8-under after the first round as the PGA Tour season approaches its conclusion.
