Things went wrong for Rory McIlroy at the RBC Canadian Open as he posted a ridiculous number to miss the cut and nearly finish dead last.

After a two-week hiatus from the PGA Tour following the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy returned to action this week at the RBC Canadian Open—but his time in the tournament was short-lived. McIlroy struggled mightily over both rounds,

Rory McIlroy spoke with reporters for the first time since his failed driver test at the 2025 PGA Championship ahead of this week's RBC Canadian Open

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Rory McIlroy’s driver issue last month at the PGA Championship led to a significant equipment change ahead of the year’s third major.

Beyond the change to Qi35, McIlroy reinserted a P770 3-iron, which replaces the Qi10 5-wood. According to TaylorMade reps, McIlroy consistently carries the long iron 250-plus yards off the deck with a flight profile that plays well in firm, fast conditions.