Rory McIlroy fired a 1-over, 71 in the first round of the RBC Canadian Open - his first tournament since the PGA Championship where he finished 3-over and 15 shots back of Scottie Scheffler, who went on to win the tournament.

Rory McIlroy's controversial moves draw reactions from all sides. Although he is one of the most popular figures on the golf scene, it seems that some are outraged by his actions, especially after the famous golfer decided to avoid the media at the PGA Championship.

After a two-week hiatus from the PGA Tour following the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy returned to action this week at the RBC Canadian Open—but his time in the tournament was short-lived. McIlroy struggled mightily over both rounds,

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Rory McIlroy’s driver issue last month at the PGA Championship led to a significant equipment change ahead of the year’s third major.

At last, Rory McIlroy addressed his driver issue at the PGA Championship, and he had some very strong opinions that he felt compelled to share.

Beyond the change to Qi35, McIlroy reinserted a P770 3-iron, which replaces the Qi10 5-wood. According to TaylorMade reps, McIlroy consistently carries the long iron 250-plus yards off the deck with a flight profile that plays well in firm, fast conditions.

Rory McIlroy was emphatically Rory McIlroy in Canada, spinning out of the RCB Canadian Open via the missed cut guillotine, demonstrating once more how the defeats frequently match the triumphs in dimension.