PGA issues statement over Rory McIlroy’s non-conforming driver
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Rory McIlroy forced to change driver after breaking little-known rule
- Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy's driver was found to be non-conforming during standard United States Golf Association testing at the PGA Championship.
- This forced McIlroy to use a replacement driver, potentially affecting his performance in the first round.
- PGA officials said that finding non-conforming drivers is not unusual due to wear and tear from repeated use.
- They said that there are no concerns about “player intent” and that players are typically asked to switch clubs without issue.
- This incident echoes a similar situation with Xander Schauffele at the 2019 Open Championship.