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Rory McIlroy discusses swing issues ahead of BMW Championship

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Rory McIlroy discusses swing issues ahead of BMW Championship
Summary

Rory McIlroy addressed his recent struggles with his golf swing, admitting to developing bad habits after focusing too much on shot outcomes. Following a disappointing performance at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he finished eight over par and in 66th place, McIlroy acknowledged the need for improvement. He plans to work extensively on his technique during the off-season, expressing optimism about making progress before the BMW Championship. McIlroy, who won The Masters title earlier this season, has not finished in the top 10 in his last several tournaments.

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  • •McIlroy finished eight over par at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
  • •He has not had a top 10 finish since the PGA Championship in May.
  • •McIlroy aims to improve his swing technique ahead of the BMW Championship.
  • •He won The Masters earlier this year, becoming only the fourth player to retain the title.
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  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy admits he’s got into ‘bad habits’ with his golf swing after spending hours on the range
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Rory McIlroy has admitted that he has been so focused on the outcome of his shots that he has got into some bad habits with his golf swing in recent months. It has been a somewhat strange season for McIlroy.

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