PGA Championship 2026: Rory McIlroy leaves practice round after 3 holes due to toe blister
Rory McIlroy had to stop his Tuesday practice round at Aronimink after three holes due to a foot issue.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Rory McIlroy had to stop his Tuesday practice round at the PGA Championship after three holes due to a foot issue. At last week’s Truist Championship, McIlroy, 37, told reporters he was dealing with a blister on the pinky toe of his right foot.
“But it’s underneath my nail,” McIlroy said. “So I can’t really get to it. So it’s a little sore, but I’ll be all right.
” He said he didn’t have any long-term concerns with the toe. However, McIlroy was seen limping on the third hole at Aronimink, at one point taking off his shoe. He repeated the move on the fourth tee before halting his practice and deciding to go in.
McIlroy was ultimately taken off the course on a golf cart, although appeared to be in good spirits. RELATED: Rory McIlroy is finally enjoying the spoils of victory McIlroy is a two-time PGA champion, and successfully defended his Masters title last month. He finished T-19 at Quail Hollow last week.