Rory McIlroy concedes driver is a massive ‘concern' after horror RBC Canadian Open ahead of US Open test at Oakmont
RORY MCILROY is hunting for answers after a horrendous showing at the RBC Canadian Open.
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Rory McIlroy carded a horror 78 during his second round at the RBC Canadian Open
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The five-time major winner admitted that he's having huge issues with his driver
His nine-over-par total saw him finish tied 149th, missing his first cut of the season and his first since The Open at Royal Troon last July.
The 36-year-old found just 13 of 28 fairways in Toronto, and racked up a
The Northern Irishman has been battling to get to grips with a new 44-inch driver since his old one was
Speaking after missing the cut at TPC Toronto, McIlroy admitted he's concerned ahead of next week's US Open at Oakmont.
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He said: "There's still learnings that you have to take from a day like today.
"Even though the last two days didn't go the way I wanted them to, there's still things that I can take from it.
"I'm going to have to do a lot of practise and a lot of work over the weekend at home, and try to at least have a better idea of where my game is going into next week."
"Yeah, still searching for the missing piece off the tee.
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"And, when I get that part of the game clicking, then everything falls into place for me, but right now that isn't and that's a concern going into next week.
"I went back to a 44-inch driver this week to try to get something that was a little more in control, and could try to get something a bit more in-play.
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"But if I'm going to miss fairways, I'd rather have the ball speed and miss the fairway than not.
"So I was saying to Harry [Diamond, McIlroy's caddy], going down the last, this is obviously the second time this year I've tried the new version and it hasn't quite worked out for me.
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"So, I'd say I'll be testing quite a few drivers over the weekend."
The 125th U.S. Open Championship is set to take place from June 12–15, 2025, at the historic Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.
This marks a record 10th time that Oakmont will host the U.S. Open, and it's one of the most challenging courses in golf.
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RORY MCILROY is hunting for answers after a horrendous showing at the RBC Canadian Open. The Advertisement 2 Rory McIlroy carded a horror 78 during his second round at the RBC Canadian Open 2 The five-time major winner admitted that he's having huge issues with his driver His nine-over-par total saw him finish tied 149th, missing his first cut of the season and his first since The Open at Royal Troon last July. The 36-year-old found just 13 of 28 fairways in Toronto, and racked up a The Northern Irishman has been battling to get to grips with a new 44-inch driver since his old one was Speaking after missing the cut at TPC Toronto, McIlroy admitted he's concerned ahead of next week's US Open at Oakmont. Advertisement read more on golf He said: "There's still learnings that you have to take from a day like today. "Even though the last two days didn't go the way I wanted them to, there's still things that I can take from it. "I'm going to have to do a lot of practise and a lot of work over the weekend at home, and try to at least have a better idea of where my game is going into next week." "Yeah, still searching for the missing piece off the tee. Advertisement Most read in Golf "And, when I get that part of the game clicking, then everything falls into place for me, but right now that isn't and that's a concern going into next week. "I went back to a 44-inch driver this week to try to get something that was a little more in control, and could try to get something a bit more in-play. Amanda Balionis accused by Scottie Scheffler of 'trying to get him emotional' during live TV interview "But if I'm going to miss fairways, I'd rather have the ball speed and miss the fairway than not. "So I was saying to Harry [Diamond, McIlroy's caddy], going down the last, this is obviously the second time this year I've tried the new version and it hasn't quite worked out for me. Advertisement "So, I'd say I'll be testing quite a few drivers over the weekend." The 125th U.S. Open Championship is set to take place from June 12–15, 2025, at the historic Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. This marks a record 10th time that Oakmont will host the U.S. Open, and it's one of the most challenging courses in golf.
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