Golf-PGA of America weighs after McIlroy's driver reportedly ruled non-conforming


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 18 May 2025

FILE PHOTO: May 18, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; A detail view of a PGA of America hat resting on a fence post during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Clare Grant-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) -The PGA of America said on Saturday that finding driver heads that are non-conforming is not unusual and they have no concerns about player intent after Masters champion Rory McIlroy reportedly ran afoul of the rule at the PGA Championship.

According to a SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio report, McIlroy's driver was ruled non-conforming ahead of this week's major where he switched to a backup and made the cut on the number after struggling off the tee through the first two rounds.

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