Rory McIlroy struggles with chipping at Tour Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Rory McIlroy faced challenges during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake on August 28, 2026. After a poor approach shot on the par-4 third hole, McIlroy hit three consecutive chip shots from the same spot that failed to reach the green, rolling back to his feet each time. Despite the setbacks, he managed to save double bogey with his third chip attempt. A subsequent bogey on the next hole put him in a tie for last among the field of 29 golfers at that stage of the tournament.
- •McIlroy's approach shot on the third hole missed the green.
- •He hit three short chips, all returning to his feet.
- •Saved double bogey with third chip attempt close to the hole.
- •Another bogey dropped him into a tie for last place.
- •29 golfers were competing at East Lake.
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"The six-time major champ had two chips in a row end up back at his feet on Friday.
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