Before playing in the second round on Friday, McIlroy is going to require a new 9-iron.
After the first round of the European Tour’s premier tournament, McIlroy was only two strokes off the lead held by Matthew Baldwin. However, when the third-ranked player hit that 9-iron on the par-5 12th hole, things became crazy.
McIlroy was attempting to get it close on the scoring hole following a fantastic drive when he performed his customary strong swing and saw the head of his 9-iron soar along him.
The fact that McIlroy struck the ball inside seven feet, where he would later convert a birdie on his scorecard, made the hit even more spectacular.
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Even if McIlroy was unable to utilize a 9-iron for a few holes until the 16th hole, he is still willing to accept a birdie on any hole.
According to McIlroy, “it was a bit of a weird feeling.” “Obviously, you’re expecting the weight of the club to just pull through, and there was nothing there.”
Baldwin had the best round of the day when he teed, but McIlroy’s bogey at the end of his round knocked him out of a share of the lead with Niklas Norgaard.
