On Thursday, some players at Quail Hollow – including world number one Scottie Scheffler – complained about mud balls, where golf balls get covered in mud and dirt during bad weather. Preferred lies – a rule sometimes used during periods of adverse weather that permits players to lift, clean and place their ball within a...
McIlroy became just the sixth player to win all four majors with his triumph at Augusta National – a result that has had Scheffler purring. “It was really cool to see Rory finish that off and to be there for that moment,” said the two-time Masters champion. “He’s a good buddy of mine out here,...
Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Xander Schauffele in the opening two rounds of the US PGA Championship. The marquee group of the top three players in the men’s game will tee off at 13:22 BST (08:22 local time) in Thursday’s first round at Quail Hollow....
That championship was played in steamy August, another contributing factor to the layout feeling unfamiliar. Now the big changes have bedded with further refinements carried out two years ago. McIlroy posted his most recent wins there in 2021 and last year and will be delighted the PGA is played in May these days. Quail Hollow,...