McIlroy's double-bogey on third hole derails Tour Championship hopes
Rory McIlroy made two short chips on the third hole of his second round at East Lake, resulting in a double bogey that dropped him near the bottom of the leaderboard.
During the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake, Rory McIlroy started the third hole at two under par but mishit two consecutive chips that fell short of the green. The mis-execution led to a double bogey, sending him tumbling toward the lower end of the field and out of contention for the $10 million winner's purse. One outlet+ analysts described the shots as “cute” attempts that backfired and contrasted McIlroy's recent wedge errors with the steadier play of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
The Northern Irishman has had an uneven playoff season, including a 66th-place finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and a near-win at the BMW Championship where he bogeyed the final hole. He admitted his swing felt out of sync and that limited practice contributed to his struggles. Despite the setback, McIlroy previously captured his second consecutive Masters title in April, while Min Woo Lee currently leads the tournament at eight under after the first round.
Why it matters
McIlroy's stumble affects his chance at a $10 million prize and highlights his recent form issues on the PGA Tour.
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