Rory McIlroy Credits Putting Overhaul for Strong Scottish Open Performance
Rory McIlroy, sharing the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open, attributes his recent putting improvements to a coaching change and new equipment ahead of The Open Championship.
Rory McIlroy has positioned himself at the top of the leaderboard at the Genesis Scottish Open, opening with rounds of 65 and 66 at The Renaissance Club. The Northern Irishman is currently tied for the lead at nine under par alongside Tom Kim and Jordan Smith, as he fine-tunes his game in preparation for next week's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Despite a weather delay that pushed his third-round tee time, McIlroy emphasized the importance of maintaining focus. He noted that his strategy was to concentrate on his own play rather than monitoring the crowded leaderboard. McIlroy stated that by focusing on his game and avoiding distractions from other competitors, he anticipates a strong performance.
A significant factor in McIlroy's current form appears to be a transformation in his putting. He has credited golf analyst and former PGA Tour player Brad Faxon, along with an equipment change, for this improvement. This adjustment has seemingly addressed what McIlroy previously identified as a weakness in his game.
As the tournament progresses, Rory McIlroy is currently available at +3000 (FanDuel). His co-leaders, Tom Kim, is priced at +310 (FanDuel), while Jordan Smith is listed at +100000 (FanDuel).
FAQ
- Who is Rory McIlroy tied with at the Genesis Scottish Open?
- Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead at nine under par with Tom Kim and Jordan Smith at the Genesis Scottish Open.
- What has Rory McIlroy credited for his improved putting?
- Rory McIlroy has credited golf analyst Brad Faxon and an equipment change for his recent improvements in putting.
- What is Rory McIlroy's focus during the Genesis Scottish Open?
- Rory McIlroy's focus is on his own game and avoiding distractions from other players, rather than monitoring the leaderboard.