Rory McIlroy Struggles After Break, Plans Swing Fix

Rory McIlroy concluded the FedEx St. Jude Championship at 8-over par, placing near the bottom of the leaderboard. This performance followed a three-week vacation during which he gained weight, aiming to build muscle to aid his drives and compensate for back issues. He reached 180 pounds, adding some fat which may have impacted his game.

McIlroy acknowledged that his execution was off this week and plans to return home to work with his swing coaches, Michael and Harry. He aims to synchronize his swing and flow before heading to Bellerive for preparation for the next tournament.

Despite the overall disappointing result, McIlroy found a glimmer of hope on Sunday by making five birdies. He noted feeling a better connection with his game during this stretch, indicating potential signs of encouragement. He plans to grind from then until Thursday to improve his chances in the upcoming event.