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McIlroy Limits Practice With Toe Blister as Scheffler Downplays Rivalry Before PGA

Fitness and preparation could shape the opening rounds at demanding Aronimink.

Rory McIlroy looks on from the third tee during a practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland interacts with fans as he leaves the course in a cart during a practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 12, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy tends to a blister on his right foot on the third hole during his practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy cut a planned nine-hole practice to three holes on Tuesday because of a painful blister on his right pinky toe after removing the toenail to treat it.
  • He skipped Scottie Scheffler's PGA Champions Dinner as he focused on managing the toe issue reported during last week's Truist Championship.
  • Reports from on-site outlets indicate the problem is not expected to keep McIlroy from his 8:40 a.m. ET Thursday tee time with Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.
  • Scottie Scheffler, the defending PGA champion and world No. 1, said any rivalry with McIlroy does not drive him and that his motivation comes from internal goals.
  • Aronimink Golf Club is a 7,394-yard par-70 known for long par-3s and large, sloped greens that put a premium on precise approach shots and steady putting.