Rory McIlroy confirms why he was limping at the Truist just days before the PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy finished what has been a poor week at the Truist Championship on a positive note. McIlroy carded a final round 67 at Quail Hollow on Sunday and jumped back inside the top 25 in the process.
Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Rory McIlroy finished what has been a poor week at the Truist Championship on a positive note. McIlroy carded a final round 67 at Quail Hollow on Sunday and jumped back inside the top 25 in the process. The 37-year-old Northern Irishman’s performance in Charlotte, North Carolina, this week has hardly been ideal preparation for him ahead of the PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy has won the PGA Championship twice before – in 2012 and 2014, and he’ll be hopeful of earning his third Wanamaker trophy next week at Aronimink. The six-time major champion decided to warm up for the second major of the year at the Truist Championship this week. Photo by Jared C.
Tilton/Getty Images However, things haven’t gone entirely to plan for him in Charlotte. McIlroy recorded his ninth worst statistical round of his career at the Truist on Saturday on his way to shooting a 75. He bounced back superbly by shooting four-under par on Sunday and addressed the media post-round.
Why Rory McIlroy was limping at the Truist days before the PGA Championship After his final round at Quail Hollow, McIlroy was asked by one reporter whether he was limping out on the golf course. “ Yeah, I’ve got a blister on my pinky toe on my right foot, “ the six-time major champion said. “ But it’s underneath my nail.