Rory McIlroy cuts his PGA Championship practice short at Aronimink Golf Club because of a painful toe blister. Multiple outlets report that the issue appears to affect his ability to play through practice, forcing him to end a session earlier than planned and, in some accounts, significantly limit the number of holes he completes. The reports say McIlroy addresses the problem in the lead-up to the tournament, including changing his footwear for comfort after the blister develops. One outlet describes him performing an at-home procedure to deal with the blister, while another notes he used an increased shoe size ahead of the tournament’s start on May 14. Despite the setback, sources indicate he continues with some level of preparation and has recent scouting activity planned or underway for the course. The incidents are presented as a temporary injury-management problem during major preparation rather than a withdrawal from the event itself. The common point across coverage is that McIlroy’s major prep is hampered by the toe blister, leading to shortened on-course practice time.
Rory McIlroy cuts PGA Championship practice short after toe blister
Rory McIlroy cuts his PGA Championship practice short at Aronimink Golf Club because of a painful toe blister. Multiple outlets report that the issue appears to affect his ability to play through prac...
- Rory McIlroy is forced to cut short a practice round before the PGA Championship at Aronimink due to a toe blister.
- The blister affects his ability to complete planned practice, with reports varying on how many holes he plays.
- McIlroy adjusts his footwear ahead of the tournament to manage the blister.
- Some reports say he performs at-home treatment for the blister and/or affected nail.
- The PGA Championship is scheduled to start May 14.
Northern Ireland’s world No 2 was forced to cut short an earlier session after just three holes due to a blister injury.
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