Angel Ayora finds success mimicking Rory McIlroy at Italian Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Angel Ayora, competing at the DS Automobiles 83° Open d’Italia, is currently at 13 under through 36 holes. He attributes his improved ball flight to observing Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship in May. Although they did not play together, Ayora noted McIlroy's high trajectory, which has influenced his own game. With an average driving distance of 314 yards, he ranks fifth in the field. Ayora's performance continues to evolve as he aims to refine this aspect of his game this week in Turin.
- •Angel Ayora is 13 under after two rounds at the Italian Open.
- •He observed Rory McIlroy's ball flight during the PGA Championship.
- •Ayora's average drive this week is 314 yards, ranking fifth in the field.
- •He aims to incorporate a higher trajectory into his game.
- •McIlroy finished tied for seventh at the PGA Championship earlier this year.
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"Angel Ayora spent the PGA Championship week in May observing Rory McIlroy closely on the practice range. He has always described himself as a low-ball hitter, the kind of player who keeps his driver flights flat and penetrating through the wind.
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