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Rory McIlroy set to break PGA Tour media silence ahead of RBC Canadian Open after non-conforming driver controversy
RORY MCILROY is set to break his media silence at this week's RBC Canadian Open.
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Rory McIlroy has not spoken with the media since prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow
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The Grand Slam champion made headlines for swapping out a 'non-conforming' driver due to a failed test of the club
Five-time major winner McIlroy made headlines for swapping out a
The Grand Slam winner has remained tight-lipped on the failed driver test, opting not to speak publicly about the issue during his time in Charlotte.
That radio silence extended to 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus as the golf icon
However, with the Canadian Open up next, he's expected to face questions on the matter when he returns to the media spotlight.
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The Down native has been confirmed for PGA Tour media duties after the PRO-AM on Wednesday, a day ahead of the opening round at TPC Toronto in Osprey Valley.
Masters champion McIlroy will be looking for his fourth win of the campaign at the RBC Canadian Open.
It comes just one week ahead of the season's third major at the US Open.
Failing equipment tests is far from uncommon on the PGA Tour - even for the best.
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Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his
The world number one revealed he was also forced to swap out his driver after it failed testing in the aftermath of his victory.
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Plenty of other golf star had varying opinions on the testing, such as Collin Morikawa , Xander Schauffele and Lucas Glover.
McIlroy will be looking for a hat-trick of wins at the tournament that gets underway on Thursday with all the action live on Sky Sports Golf
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