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Rory McIlroy Silent After Driver Fails USGA Conformance Test at PGA Championship

The PGA of America defends confidentiality in equipment testing as calls for transparency grow following McIlroy's non-conforming driver report.

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Rory McIlroy tees off on the third hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow.

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy's driver was deemed non-conforming during routine USGA testing ahead of the PGA Championship, barring its further use at Quail Hollow.
  • The PGA of America confirmed that approximately one-third of the field underwent random driver testing, with 8–10 of roughly 30 clubs failing to meet standards due to wear-related 'creep.'
  • McIlroy has not addressed the media since the report surfaced, fueling speculation and criticism of the testing process's lack of transparency.
  • The PGA of America emphasized that non-conformance typically results from normal wear over thousands of swings, not intentional rule violations, and defended the confidentiality of results to protect players.
  • LIV Golf has announced plans to introduce similar driver testing, joining the PGA Tour and DP World Tour in implementing equipment checks without public disclosure of results.