Rory McIlroy gives his honest opinion on the crowds at Bellerive during the BMW Championship
Key Points:
- Rory McIlroy posted a second round score of 69 at the BMW Championship, finishing the day at one-under and seven-under for the tournament, currently two shots behind the leader.
- While McIlroy’s swing was less consistent on day two, especially on the back nine, he showed improvement compared to his recent struggles in Memphis.
- McIlroy praised the enthusiastic fan support at Bellerive, highlighting the great atmosphere reminiscent of the 2018 PGA Championship.
- Statistically, McIlroy excelled off the tee and on the greens but struggled with iron play, chipping, and pitching, ranking low in strokes gained approach and around the green.
- To contend for the title, McIlroy will need to improve his iron play and short game over the weekend, though his overall progress this week is a positive sign.