Rory Mcllroy suffers major setback at Arnold Palmer Invitational
McIlroy's Water Woes at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Rory McIlroy attempted to hit a shot similar to Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. However, his attempt went wrong, and he hit the ball straight into the water on the par-5 6th hole, leading to a penalty.
McIlroy had recently switched to the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Driver after being outdriven by Tiger Woods at the Genesis Invitational. Despite its ‘forgiveness’ claims, the equipment was not enough to save McIlroy’s tee shot on the 6th. It seems that Rory McIlroy is having some trouble with the 6th hole at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. In the latest tournament, he attempted a risky shot that ended up in the water, resulting in a double-bogey seven.
This marks the third time in his career that he has made a double-bogey on this hole. It’s clear that this hole is proving to be a challenge for McIlroy, and he will need to adjust his strategy if he hopes to perform better in future tournaments.
Rory McIlroy is known for his impressive driving distance and remains one of the most talented golfers in the world. Despite his struggles on the 6th hole at Bay Hill, he has numerous PGA Tour victories and several major championship titles to his name.
His ability to hit the ball long and accurately off the tee is a key component of his success and makes him a fierce competitor on the course. However, his 6th hole mishap proved that even the longest hitters can find trouble on the course.
In contrast, Bryson DeChambeau made the Bryson Bay Hill Special famous in 2021 by hitting a memorable 370-yard drive across the corner of the 6th hole, leaving him just a short approach shot to the green. He went on to make a simple birdie and eventually win the tournament, his last on the PGA Tour before switching to LIV Golf in 2022.
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Rory McIlroy’s switch to TaylorMade stealth 2 plus driver
Rory McIlroy confirmed this week that he had switched to the new TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Driver after he was outdriven by Tiger Woods at recent Genesis Invitational at Riviera. Our Best Golf Drivers buyer guide for the season includes the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Driver, which has been highly recommended due to its performance. But despite its ‘forgiveness’ claims, there was no success for McIlroy with tee shot down the water-filled 6th.
McIlroy attempted to hit the ball over the corner, but it fell short and landed in the water. He took a penalty stroke and played again from the tee, but his next shot landed in the intermediate rough. His fourth shot overshot the green and landed in the rough again. Despite his efforts, he failed to recover from his mistakes and ended up with a double-bogey seven.
In conclusion, Rory McIlroy’s attempt at the Bryson Bay Hill Special ended in disappointment as he sent it straight into the water on the 6th hole at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. His recent switch to the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Driver was not enough to save his tee shot, and he went on to card a double-bogey seven. However, as the PGA Tour’s leader in driving distance, McIlroy remains a formidable competitor on the course.
Interestingly, it was Bryson DeChambeau who had made the Bryson Bay Hill Special famous in 2021. He hit a memorable 370-yard drive across the corner of the 6th hole, leaving him just a short approach shot to the green. He went on to make a simple birdie and eventually win the tournament, his last on the PGA Tour before switching to LIV Golf in 2022. McIlroy’s 6th hole mishap serves as a reminder that even the best players can have a bad day on the course.
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