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Rory McIlroy's Major Meltdown: Four Bogeys End Hopes
15 May
Summary
- Record 42 players within three shots of the lead at US PGA Championship.
- Rory McIlroy finished four-over-par after four consecutive bogeys.
- Bryson DeChambeau concluded the round six-over-par with wayward shots.
The opening day of the US PGA Championship saw a historic logjam, with seven players sharing the lead at three-under-par and an astonishing 42 others within three shots. This level of closeness at the top is unprecedented in major championship history, dating back to 1860.
Amidst this crowded leaderboard, notable players faced significant difficulties. Rory McIlroy finished his round at four-over-par, marked by a career-first four consecutive bogeys on his closing holes. He described his performance simply as "Shit," citing missed fairways as the primary issue.
Bryson DeChambeau also encountered a tough day, concluding with a six-over-par score. His round featured several errant shots, including one that hit a grandstand and another that landed near a bar. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth, playing alongside McIlroy, managed to finish at one-under-par.
