Tiger Woods imparts valuable advice as mentor to former World No.1 Rory Mcllroy ahead of PGA Championship

Can Rory McIlroy recapture his winning ways at the 2023 PGA championship?

Tiger Woods imparts valuable advice as mentor to former World No.1 Rory Mcllroy ahead of PGA Championship

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlory [Image Credit: Golfweek]

The golf world is buzzing with excitement as the 2023 PGA Championship is set to tee off this week at the renowned Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. The tournament promises to be an intense battle between the world’s top players, and one golfer who’s hoping to turn his fortunes around is Northern Ireland’s, Rory McIlroy.

Recently, McIlroy’s performance on the golf course has encountered challenges, as evidenced by his inability to qualify for the Players and Masters tournaments, along with a lackluster tied-for-47th finish at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte a few weeks ago. This is a far cry from his dominant performances at Quail Hollow and the Wells Fargo Championship in the past, where he has won the event three times.

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Nevertheless, despite his absence during the weekend in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Rory McIlroy was able to clinch the bronze medal at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. It is worth noting that McIlroy’s wife Erica has strong ties to the Rochester area, making him familiar with the region.

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The couple has spent a lot of time in the area, and McIlroy will be hoping that some of the good vibes from his visits there will rub off on him during the tournament. He’ll certainly need all the help he can get, as he faces in field.

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Rory McIlroy shares Tiger Woods’ invaluable swing analysis ahead of PGA event

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Despite his recent setbacks, Rory McIlroy is not one to give up easily. The fact that, after the Wells Fargo Championship, he received a text from Tiger Woods himself, providing him some swing assistance.

Tiger Woods spotted something in McIlroy’s swing that he felt needed fixing. The four-time major champion will undoubtedly be hoping that Woods’ magic touch will help him get back to winning ways.

The upcoming PGA Championship in 2023 holds immense excitement for golf enthusiasts across the globe, as it guarantees a captivating and enthralling experience. While Rory McIlroy has been struggling with his form lately, he’s received some much-needed advice from Tiger Woods and is hoping to turn things around at a familiar location.

According to MSN, it remains to be seen if McIlroy can recapture his past glories and add to his four major titles, but one thing is for sure – he’ll be giving it his all on the greens of Oak Hill Country Club this week.

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