Rory McIlroy was hungover at Canadian Open after caddie’s birthday
Rory McIlroy has astonishingly disclosed that he was hungover during his first round at the RBC Canadian Open, following a celebration for his caddie’s birthday the previous night. Despite feeling “groggy,” McIlroy managed to shoot an impressive four-under 66, finishing the day tied for third place. Starting off slowly, McIlroy didn’t make any birdies on…
Rory McIlroy has astonishingly disclosed that he was hungover during his first round at the RBC Canadian Open, following a celebration for his caddie’s birthday the previous night. Despite feeling “groggy,” McIlroy managed to shoot an impressive four-under 66, finishing the day tied for third place.
Starting off slowly, McIlroy didn’t make any birdies on the front nine but picked up his game on the back nine. He attributed his sluggish start to celebrating Harry Diamond’s birthday, who is not only his caddie but also a childhood friend.
This tournament marked McIlroy’s first appearance since the PGA Championship, where it was revealed that he had filed for divorce from Erica Stoll after seven years of marriage. Diamond, who served as McIlroy’s best man, has been a constant presence in his life and career.
An ironic moment occurred on the 17th hole when McIlroy’s tee shot veered into a hospitality tent. “I obviously hit it into the hospitality and some guy yelled out ‘You need a wrist band to get in here!’ – so that was pretty funny,” McIlroy recounted.
Remarkably, McIlroy admitted that it was his first time seeing the back nine of the course. “I played the back nine blind. Hadn’t seen the back nine. Only played the front nine in the pro-am. I was sort of happy enough to get out of there in even par and not make a bogey. But once I got that nine holes out of the way I knew there were some chances on that front side and played probably much better on that front side. Four birdies there, no bogeys, was a good day’s work,” he explained.
Despite the challenging start, McIlroy’s performance on the front side of the course showcased his resilience and skill, highlighting a commendable round under less-than-ideal circumstances.