Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

McIlroy's silver lining entering PGA? The driver is back

Written by 
Published in Golf
Sunday, 05 May 2019 14:26

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Rory McIlroy’s closing 73 at the Wells Fargo Championship wasn’t what he’d hoped for, but he did find a silver lining as he prepares for his next start at the PGA Championship in two weeks.

After struggling with his driver at last month’s Masters, the Northern Irishman said he was pleased with the progress he made off the tee at Quail Hollow Club, where he finished second in strokes gained: off-the-tee.

Instead he said his focus before heading to Bethpage for the year’s second major will be on his short game. Specifically, McIlroy said he wants to be more consistent with his chipping after an equipment change prior to the Masters.

“I didn't feel like I chipped the ball particularly well this week,” said McIlroy, who finished tied for eighth. “I was sort of messing around with a 64 [degree wedge] going into Augusta and so I was practicing with that a good bit and then just went back to the 60 [degree wedge] last week. I was sort of in between two wedges a little bit.”

McIlroy said he doesn’t plan to make a scouting trip to Bethpage before the PGA Championship and suggested the setup will be more forgiving than it is when the layout hosts the U.S. Open.

“I think it will be set up very similarly to the way the PGA Tour events were set up,” he said. “It's sort of fair, it's right in front of you. I think [PGA of America chief championships officer] Kerry Haigh does a really good job, so somewhere in the region of 8 to 12 under par will probably win.”

Read 1729 times

Soccer

Crew expect record crowd for Messi in Cleveland

Crew expect record crowd for Messi in Cleveland

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one...

LAFC boss Cherundolo to step down at end of '25

LAFC boss Cherundolo to step down at end of '25

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo will step down from his role at th...

Wrexham promotion hopes dented after draw

Wrexham promotion hopes dented after draw

Wrexham's bid for a third straight promotion took a hit when the Welsh side drew with Bristol Rovers...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Heat overcome Trae's heroics, finish Hawks in OT

Heat overcome Trae's heroics, finish Hawks in OT

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsATLANTA -- After making NBA play-in tournament history by winning t...

Morant (ankle) good to go for Mavs-Grizz clash

Morant (ankle) good to go for Mavs-Grizz clash

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant will play in Friday...

Baseball

Royals' Erceg leaves vs. Tigers after hit to foot

Royals' Erceg leaves vs. Tigers after hit to foot

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsDETROIT -- Kansas City Royals pitcher Lucas Erceg was helped off th...

First-time father-to-be Ohtani away from Dodgers

First-time father-to-be Ohtani away from Dodgers

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodg...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated