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Rory McIlroy vented at a rowdy fan during the final round of the PGA Championship, telling him to 'shut up' after a mis-hit on the 16th. He later lamented mistakes on holes 9 and 13, finishing 4-under for the tournament—five behind winner Aaron Rai—and signaled for security to remove the disruptive spectator as the round progressed.
Aaron Rai won the PGA Championship at Aronimink with a nine-under total, three shots ahead of Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley, while Rory McIlroy finished four-under in a tie for seventh. McIlroy said three holes—failing to birdie the two par-5s and bogeying the drivable 13th—cost him a chance to win. After a 74 to start, he shot 67 and 66 before a final 69, finishing with 13 birdies, 50 pars and nine bogeys across 72 holes.
Rory McIlroy asked a spectator to be removed during the PGA Championship at Aronimink after being taunted with 'USA,' a moment that sparked debate over fan conduct and echoed his Ryder Cup-era responses to abuse.
Rory McIlroy exchanged words with a fan during the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, while Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith and Xander Schauffele faded from contention.
Rory McIlroy failed to mount a late charge in the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, struggling on the front nine as his bid faded; a spectator was escorted from the course after a confrontation on the 16th hole, underscoring a disappointing performance for the six-time major winner.
Rory McIlroy criticized the 2026 PGA Championship setup at Aronimink, saying a tightly bunched leaderboard signals a less than ideal setup as the course plays firmer and makes it hard for players to separate from the pack.
McIlroy followed two 66s at Aronimink with another 66 to stay three off the lead at the PGA Championship, moving past Jack Nicklaus for the second-most rounds of 67 or better in major history and remaining behind Tiger Woods with 48 such rounds. He’s also part of two exclusive clubs — career Grand Slam and Masters defenses — underscoring his ongoing major-record chase.
Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under 66 on Moving Day at Aronimink to move to -3 for the PGA Championship, three back of the 6-under leader as a tightly packed leaderboard sets up a dramatic final round after his opening 74.
Rory McIlroy posted a 66 in the third round at Aronimink to surge into contention for the PGA Championship.
Rory McIlroy paused on the 10th tee amid the PGA Championship’s slow pace and tough winds to calm himself, a moment that became a viral meme as fans captioned it online; he finished the round 1-over and earned a spot in the weekend lineup despite entering the day outside the cut.
McIlroy shot 67 in Round 2 at Aronimink to sit five behind the leaders of the PGA Championship, and while Scottie Scheffler called some pins “absurd,” McIlroy argued the bunched leaderboard reflects a less-than-ideal setup, praising the course and wind but noting that the tough pin positions made pars the baseline rather than easy birdies.
After a comeback round of 67 in Round 2 at Aronimink, Rory McIlroy criticized the course setup as “not great,” prompting a flood of social-media backlash from fans who labeled him spoiled, while many others argued the tight, hindered leaderboard showcased a well-set course that created entertainment and suspense as the event progressed.
Rory McIlroy’s second round at the PGA Championship, where his 67 came amid extended delays, highlighted slow pace caused by bottlenecks and tough conditions at Aronimink. He acknowledged the round was slow but noted it’s expected at majors, pointing to specific pinch points near the 8th and 10th greens and hoping two-ball formats on the weekend could help speed things up.
Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley headline a tight second round at Aronimink, with Rory McIlroy rallying to join the chase after a bogey-free 67 that put him one over. The brutal course continues to punish imprecision, rewarding strategic play and iron precision, while several big names sit within two strokes of the leaders, leaving the weekend wide open as players navigate extreme pins and lengthy rounds.
Rory McIlroy shot a 4-over 74 in the opening round at Aronimink, carding two birdies and six bogeys (five in the final six holes) as wind and errant driving hampered him. He said the round was frustrating and will need a solid Friday to make the cut and challenge for a comeback.