Rory McIlroy Addresses Penalty Drop Controversy During First Round At Players Championship

Rory McIlroy addresses penalty reduction controversy in Players Championship first round

Rory McIlroy had a long discussion with his partner about penalties in the first round.

Rory McIlroy is keen to ignore any controversy after getting into a lengthy argument over penalties with his partners Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland in the opening game of The Players Championship. Ta.

The Northern Irishman made a great start to the tournament, posting a seven-under 65 to move joint-top of the club with Xander Schauffele. But McIlroy’s round was not without drama, as he started on the 10th hole and twice hit the water on the 18th and seventh holes. In both cases, there was debate as to whether his ball bounced beyond the boundary line before falling into the hazard. The 7 penalty in particular was the subject of a lengthy discussion between the three players, with Spieth suggesting that television personnel saw the penalty go straight into the water.
But McIlroy was adamant he saw his ball bounce before going into play, and with no television replay to help his players, he ultimately took a shot from the left corner. After finishing his round, the golfer who has won four major championships addressed the issue and clarified that there was no controversy regarding the incident. “I think Jordan Spieth made sure I followed the rules,” the 34-year-old said. “I was sure my ball went where I threw it.
This was difficult because there was no television footage to watch. » Actually, I was also cautious. At the end of the day, we all want to protect ourselves and our industry. “At first I was determined, but I started to doubt myself a little. I began to wonder if what I was seeing was real.
It was difficult to confirm because there were no television cameras. The best view was from the teeing ground where we were standing.

Spieth and Hovland did not speak to reporters about the incident after the round. But McIlroy reiterated that he was confident in the accuracy of his own account of what happened and said he was not trying to manipulate the rules. “I believe in compassion, so I made sure Jordan and Victor were comfortable.
“I try to be a conscientious golfer, so if I make a mistake it’s going to bother me the whole tournament,” he said. “I strongly believe in the concept of karma, so if you do something wrong, it will catch up with you eventually. I always try to do the right thing, follow the rules and act morally. Masu. teeth