Rory McIlroy’s Worst Shot Ever Embarrassing Moment at Arnold Palmer Invitational!

Rory McIlroy’s Worst Shot Ever? Embarrassing Moment at Arnold Palmer Invitational!

It was a moment Rory McIlroy will be keen to put behind him. The Ryder Cup standout found himself both frustrated and embarrassed after a mishit off the tee during the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Beginning his second round at Bay Hill following an opening-day two-under-par 70, McIlroy hoped to close the gap on leader Wyndham Clark, who was three shots ahead. However, trouble struck early on the par-three second hole. Facing a 231-yard shot to the pin, the 35-year-old delivered an uncharacteristically poor effort, managing only 180 yards—more typical of a casual weekend golfer than a world-class pro. Sky Sports cameras quickly caught McIlroy’s reaction, showing a clear mix of frustration and disbelief. The mishit left him with a tough up-and-down attempt to salvage par. Though he managed to reach the green with his chip, his putt slid past the hole, resulting in a bogey and a rough start to his chase. Despite the setback, McIlroy kept grinding, and with five holes remaining, he had clawed back to three-under overall, trailing new leader Shane Lowry by five strokes. This wasn’t McIlroy’s first outburst of the tournament. On Thursday, after a wayward drive on the 18th, he was caught on camera shouting an expletive in frustration, prompting an on-air apology from Sky Sports. That hole also ended in a bogey.

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