Golf Fans Unanimous as New Video Evidence Sheds Light on Rory McIlroy’s Driver Incident
PGA Tour fans have reached a unanimous consensus after new video evidence emerged on social media, suggesting that Rory McIlroy intentionally snapped his TaylorMade driver during the final round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. The 35-year-old golf star had a challenging week, particularly with his driving accuracy. McIlroy ranked 37th out…
PGA Tour fans have reached a unanimous consensus after new video evidence emerged on social media, suggesting that Rory McIlroy intentionally snapped his TaylorMade driver during the final round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club.
The 35-year-old golf star had a challenging week, particularly with his driving accuracy. McIlroy ranked 37th out of 50 players, with a driving accuracy of only 60%. Frustration was evident throughout the tournament, most notably during the second round on the par-5 17th hole, where McIlroy was seen half-heartedly tossing his driver into a lake.
However, it was during the final round on the par-4 9th hole where McIlroy’s actions really caught the attention of fans and commentators alike. After a wayward tee shot that he feared had landed in the water, McIlroy’s frustration seemed to boil over. As he bent down to pick up his tee, he forcefully pushed the driver shaft into the ground, causing it to snap in half.
Initially, when fans watched the live broadcast, opinions were divided. Many were unsure whether the incident was intentional or simply a result of frustration. This debate extended to the Sky Sports Golf commentary team, where members were also split on whether McIlroy meant to break his driver.
However, over the past 24 hours, a new video has surfaced on social media that has seemingly settled the debate. The video shows the full force McIlroy applied to his driver shaft, as well as the deliberate angle at which he pressed it into the ground. This new evidence has led PGA Tour fans to unanimously agree that McIlroy intentionally snapped his driver out of frustration.
The video has sparked widespread discussion among golf fans, with many expressing surprise at McIlroy’s actions, given his typically composed demeanor on the course. While frustration on the golf course is not uncommon, especially during high-stakes tournaments, this incident has drawn particular attention due to McIlroy’s high profile and the clear evidence captured in the video.
The incident serves as a reminder of the intense pressure faced by professional golfers, even those as seasoned as Rory McIlroy. While his driving accuracy may have let him down during the BMW Championship, it’s clear that the frustration of the moment led to an uncharacteristic outburst from one of the game’s biggest stars.
McIlroy will start the FedEx Cup finale at East Lake six shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler in the staggered scoring start.
He will still fancy his chances of getting the job done though, especially given he is a record three-time FedEx Cup champion.