McIlroy Sidesteps Media at PGA Championship Amid Driver Drama
Sarah Johnson
May 19, 2025
Brief
Rory McIlroy avoids media at PGA Championship amid driver controversy, as Scottie Scheffler wins and equipment tests spark debate.
Rory McIlroy, fresh off his career Grand Slam at the Masters, faced a rough patch at the PGA Championship in Charlotte. Finishing at 3-over in a three-way tie for 47th, the Northern Irishman dodged the media for four straight days at Quail Hollow Club. Why the silence? A brewing controversy over his driver, ruled non-conforming by the USGA, forced a last-minute equipment switch.
The issue wasn’t exclusive to McIlroy. Multiple players, including whispers about champion Scottie Scheffler, reportedly swapped clubs after failing tests. The USGA’s random checks, covering about a third of the field, aim to keep the game fair, but Xander Schauffele called for universal testing to truly protect the field’s integrity. The PGA of America backed the process, noting that worn clubs often cross conformance lines.
Scheffler, unfazed, clinched his third major title, while McIlroy’s silence spoke volumes. Was it the driver drama or just a bad week? Either way, golf’s equipment saga stole the spotlight.
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Editor's Comments
Rory’s driver got the boot, but his media dodge was the real slice into the rough. Meanwhile, Scheffler’s backup club swung like a champ—guess his bag’s got more secrets than a caddie’s diary!
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