Rory McIlroy has been warned that his shortcomings have been ‘exposed’ during a tough Players Championship – which was won by Scottie Scheffler.
Rory McIlroy has been given a stern warning ahead of the Masters after his weaknesses were ‘exposed’ at the Players Championship. The four-time major winner had an eventful, albeit frustrating, tournament at TPC Sawgrass.
He started off well with 10 birdies on Thursday as part of a round of 65. However, his performance in the second round was unpredictable as he hit five birdies, four bogeys and a double bogey to end one-over 73.
On day three, he made six birdies with one bogey and a double-bogey, signing for a 69. McIlroy finished the Players on nine-under, 11 shots behind winner and World No.1 Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy’s inconsistencies in Florida will leave him with some worries ahead of the upcoming Masters, which will see some of LIV Golf’s top players return to the fold.
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley shared his thoughts on McIlroy’s performance at TPC Sawgrass after the third round. He expressed concern over McIlroy’s inconsistency.
McGinley admitted: “He is battling with his game and it’s not coming easy at the moment for McIlroy. A bit of band aid going on, trying to play with a fade that worked well for him on the first day… His faults were exposed the last couple of days, with water balls off the tee in particular, but he’s putting quite decently.”
