Hope that a return to Quail Hollow - the scene of Rory McIlroy's first PGA Tour victory in 2010, and another last year - would herald a return to form for the Irishman, has proved unfounded, as a one-over par 73 has left him out of contention. It was another infuriatingly inconsistent round for Rory, with the nadir being a double-bogey on the ninth. There, was, however, one noticeable high-point: a monster 79-foot birdie at the 17th hole, which is the biggest putt of his career. Have a look below:
From 79 feet, 9 inches 🎯
This put a smile on the two-time champ’s face 😁 #QuickHits https://t.co/mdBCXJGBHl— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 7, 2016
If McIlroy can become more consistent on the greens, he may be unstoppable. Here's hoping this is a sign of things to come.
