Overview
- Ryan Fox birdied the 18th to force a four-hole playoff and edged Sam Burns to claim his second PGA Tour title of the season.
- Rory McIlroy carded a 1-over 71 and an 8-over 78 for a 36-hole total of 9-over, missing the cut by 12 strokes at TPC Toronto.
- McIlroy’s switch from a non-conforming TaylorMade Qi10 to a new driver failed to improve his tee accuracy and was cited as the root of his struggles.
- He admitted he has “major concerns” heading to Oakmont Country Club, stressing that fairway accuracy will be crucial at next week’s U.S. Open.
- Over the weekend, McIlroy plans to test multiple drivers to find the right fit and regain confidence off the tee before the U.S. Open.