Rory McIlroy issues immediate apology after throwing club at Memorial
Rory McIlroy, 35, quickly apologized after his golf club narrowly missed a camera operator at the Memorial Tournament held at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Despite finishing tied for 15th, McIlroy faced a challenging final round. A particular moment of frustration occurred on the fifth hole when his drive ended up in the water. Venting his…
Rory McIlroy, 35, quickly apologized after his golf club narrowly missed a camera operator at the Memorial Tournament held at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Despite finishing tied for 15th, McIlroy faced a challenging final round. A particular moment of frustration occurred on the fifth hole when his drive ended up in the water. Venting his annoyance, he tossed his club behind him, unaware that a camera operator was nearby. The club landed dangerously close, prompting McIlroy to turn and say, “Oops, sorry,” showcasing his sportsmanship.
McIlroy has become a notable figure in golf, especially in the ongoing dispute between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. He has been a strong advocate for PGA players. Following the merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf in June 2023, McIlroy and his PGA colleagues met with representatives from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, the financial backers of LIV Golf, to discuss future investments in the sport.
Reflecting on the meeting, McIlroy described it as “very productive, very constructive, very collaborative,” expressing optimism about the direction of the discussions. He emphasized the importance of the fund seeing returns on their investments, highlighting the need for progress in the sport to ensure a profitable future.
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