Rory McIlroy’s return to action in the Truist Championship—his first major since winning the Masters and his only pre-US PGA Championship outing—ended with a limp, but his 75 in Saturday’s third round undid much of his frustration. Despite the setback, a range session helped address a ‘left miss’ he had previously faced. McIlroy flew home to Florida, planning to work on his swing at Bear’s Club before heading to Aronimink. His recent site visit to Aronimink highlighted the challenges of playing on a wet course where greens can be difficult to defend, emphasizing the importance of practice rounds. McGinley, as analyst with Sky Sports and Golf Channel, will be busy at the USPGA Championship in Philadelphia, while working on a Grange Golf Club project. This project, which includes designing new holes and a statue honoring James Braid, aims to preserve the course’s strategic vision while modernizing it for contemporary play. The redesign reflects a balance between preserving history and adapting to current standards, with McGinley acknowledging the collaborative effort behind the work. Meanwhile, the Irish team of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, and Tom McKibbin is set for their 108th edition of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, with Harrington’s 30th anniversary marking a milestone in his career. Social media highlights show how players like Reitan and Fitzpatrick feel back at Quail Hollow, while McGinley’s work on the Grange course underscores the evolving nature of golf.
