Rory McIlroy disputes two-shot penalty for improving his lie
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty during play for improving his lie on Thursday. Although he accepted the ruling, he expressed disagreement in his press conference. The incident occurred as McIlroy navigated his round, and his comments highlight ongoing discussions regarding rule adherence in golf competitions.
- •Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty on Thursday.
- •He was penalized for improving his lie during play.
- •McIlroy accepted the ruling but disputed it afterward.
- •The incident has drawn attention to rule interpretation in golf.
- 4:33 PMGolf.com — 'I play by the rules': Rory McIlroy disputes rare rules breach that cost him 2 shots
"Rory McIlroy was hit with a two-shot penalty for improving his lie on Thursday, a ruling he accepted but disputed in his press conference. The post ‘I play by the rules’: Rory McIlroy disputes rare rules breach that cost him 2 shots appeared first on Golf.
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