Rory McIlroy injury update: Will toe be a problem at PGA Championship?
Rory McIlroy had some trouble at Aronimink with a blister issue on his toe. Here's the latest on it at the 2026 PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy is, of course, among the favorites at the 2026 PGA Championship, but there's a little concern about an injury that's popped up this week. Per Golfweek , McIlroy revealed he had a blister under one of his toes that was causing some pain. He ended up removing the nail on that toe to help, but then he cut his practice round short on Tuesday He also was absent for a PGA Champions dinner photo on Tuesday night.
So could this be an issue for major that kicks off on Thursday? We'll see if he is OK on Wednesday and will update you here. Is Rory McIlroy's toe injury the reason why he missed the Champions Dinner?
๐ฝ๏ธโณ๏ธ๐ PGA Champions have assembled for tonightโs dinner at Aronimink. One notable absence is Rory McIlroy (toe). pic.
twitter. com/b6noPKCXHO โ NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 12, 2026 No official word on that, but maybe? Also, he could have been at the dinner but not in the photo.