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McIlroy ditches driver, sits 5 back in India debut

McIlroy ditches driver, sits 5 back in India debut

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open citing illness, tournament officials said. The former standout left the course early and will undergo medical evaluation before confirming plans for upcoming events.

Rory McIlroy abandoned his driver and relied on irons in his India debut, carding a steady round to sit five shots behind the leader. The tactical change aimed to prioritize accuracy on the tight course.

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Rory McIlroy Shocks Golf World by Ditching His Driver-Here’s the Surprising Reason Why

Rory McIlroy Shocks Golf World by Ditching His Driver-Here’s the Surprising Reason Why

Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open on Friday after falling ill, tournament officials confirmed. He’ll rest and be evaluated before deciding whether to play in upcoming events.

In a striking practice-session moment, Rory McIlroy literally pulled the driver from his bag – a deliberate move that highlights his focus on refining swing mechanics and dialing in distance control as he fine-tunes both his equipment and game plan

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McIlroy aspires to be Ryder Cup captain one day

McIlroy aspires to be Ryder Cup captain one day

LIV golfers have been given a formal qualification pathway to The Open, allowing players from the breakaway tour to earn entry through designated events, ranking routes and select exemptions for the historic major.

Rory McIlroy says he hopes to captain a future Ryder Cup team, citing leadership ambitions and a desire to guide Europe’s best, aiming to translate his playing experience into strategic and motivational leadership on golf’s biggest team stage.

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