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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Casey

Rory McIlroy forced to change driver after breaking little-known rule

  • Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy's driver was found to be non-conforming during standard United States Golf Association testing at the PGA Championship.
  • This forced McIlroy to use a replacement driver, potentially affecting his performance in the first round.
  • PGA officials said that finding non-conforming drivers is not unusual due to wear and tear from repeated use.
  • They said that there are no concerns about “player intent” and that players are typically asked to switch clubs without issue.
  • This incident echoes a similar situation with Xander Schauffele at the 2019 Open Championship.

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PGA issues statement over Rory McIlroy’s non-conforming driver

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