Rory McIlroy Throws Club in Frustration After Disastrous Shot at BMW Championship – WATCH

In a rare display of frustration, Rory McIlroy, one of golf’s most composed athletes, let his emotions get the better of him during the BMW Championship in Denver. The world No. 3 golfer found himself struggling to keep up with the leaders on Day 2 of the tournament, leading to a moment of visible anger on the 17th hole.

After missing the fairway with a wayward drive, McIlroy threw his three-wood into the lake, a move that echoed his past frustrations on the course.

The incident occurred as Rory McIlroy was trying to recover from a three-putt bogey on the 16th hole. His tension was palpable as he approached the 17th tee, a gettable par-five, only to send his shot into the rough. In a moment of exasperation, McIlroy tossed his club towards the water.

However, the throw lacked conviction, and the club merely skimmed the surface of the lake before getting stuck in the shallows.

Realizing what he had done, Rory McIlroy had no choice but to retrieve the soaked club, a task that added to the embarrassment of the moment. His caddie, Harry Diamond, took the club from him, trying to dry it off, but the damage to McIlroy’s composure was already done.

The outcome for Rory McIlroy

Despite the setback, McIlroy managed to par the hole and finish the round with a one-under 71, leaving him 10 shots behind leader Adam Scott.

This outburst is a stark contrast to McIlroy’s usual demeanor on the course. Since his near-miss at the U.S. Open in June, where he finished as the runner-up, Rory McIlroy has struggled to find his form. His recent performances have been inconsistent, with a missed cut at the Open Championship and a disappointing T68 finish at last week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship.

With the FedEx Cup Playoffs in full swing, McIlroy’s frustration is understandable as he faces mounting pressure to end the season on a high note.

As McIlroy heads into the weekend rounds at Castle Pines, he remains hopeful of a turnaround, but his reaction on the 17th hole serves as a reminder of the fine line between composure and frustration in professional golf.

Whether he can channel this emotion into a strong finish remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Rory McIlroy’s quest for excellence continues, even if it sometimes leads to moments of uncharacteristic outburst.

Rory was not a fan of this one 💀 pic.twitter.com/Ajy9TBdz3k

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