Rory McIlroy Struggles in Opening Round of 2025 PGA Championship
McIlroy, a co-favorite, faced challenges on the course, finishing with a score of 74 in the first round.
Rory McIlroy Struggles in Opening Round of 2025 PGA Championship
McIlroy, a co-favorite along with Scottie Scheffler heading into the tournament, had a rough start at Quail Hollow, finishing with a score of 3-over 74 in his opening round. Known for his strong performances at this course, McIlroy’s challenges included missing several fairways and failing to recover effectively.
His toughest hole was the par-4 16th, where he found himself in a penalty area, which contributed to his day’s struggles. Meanwhile, his fellow competitors, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, performed better, with Scheffler finishing the round at 69.
Despite this setback, McIlroy has a history of excelling at Quail Hollow and may still find a way to recover as the tournament progresses. His performance will be scrutinized closely as he attempts to find his rhythm in the coming rounds.
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