Rory McIlroy's Masters Prep Halted by Foot Blister
Northern Ireland's world number two forced to cut short practice round for PGA Championship due to nagging right foot blister.
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Rory McIlroy's practice for the PGA Championship was cut short Tuesday due to a persistent right foot blister, raising concerns about his readiness for the major tournament.
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Rory McIlroy, a top golfer, is preparing for the PGA Championship. He recently won the Masters and is considered a favorite for the upcoming tournament.
Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice round for the PGA Championship after only three holes at Aronimink.
The world number two from Northern Ireland said Sunday after limping through the final round of a PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow that he had a blister under his right little toenail that began hurting Friday.
He insisted it would not be a problem this week, but on Tuesday McIlroy checked his right shoe several times before taking off his right shoe and sock on the fourth tee and was later taken in a cart back to the clubhouse, ending his first practice round of the week.
The situation added drama ahead of Wednesday’s final practice day and Thursday’s opening round, with McIlroy scheduled to tee off at 8.40am local time alongside Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Jordan Spieth.
Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy, coming off his sixth major win last month and second Masters victory in a row, are favoured in this week’s major showdown over the 7,394-yard, par-70 suburban Philadelphia layout.
Before his late-afternoon setback, McIlroy was talking about how to approach Aronimink, known for difficult greens and wide landing areas for long drivers.
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Rory McIlroy will attempt to play in the PGA Championship, but his performance may be affected.
Probable · En días
Further updates on McIlroy's condition will be released before the tournament begins.
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Preguntas abiertas
- How severe is the blister?
- Will McIlroy be able to compete effectively in the PGA Championship?
- What is the specific treatment plan for the blister?
- How will this affect McIlroy's performance and odds?
