Rory McIlroy admits to feeling "completely lost" with his golf swing after opening the PGA Tour Playoffs with a disappointing 66th place at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He conceded that he was "so far away" from his top form to even have a chance at the title. A statement that makes the golf world take notice.
The first playoff stop at TPC Southwind was a real challenge for the superstar. He started with too few "reps" after a short break since The Open, which clearly contributed to his difficulties on the greens. The week got tougher as he desperately tried to get a grip on his swing issues.
Rory McIlroy after finishing 66th (out of 69) at the first playoff event: "Obviously didn't come in here with a ton of reps, almost felt like the more the week went on, the more I felt lost with my golf swing a little bit... ... I'm going to have to work pretty hard between
No Comeback in Memphis!
McIlroy finished the final round with a 72, a full 25 strokes behind winner Scottie Scheffler, who claimed victory. It wasn't a specific technical flaw that plagued him, but the overall execution of his game, as he himself emphasized. His comments indicate that it's not about a lack of talent for him, but about the mental game and the necessary feel.
Urgent Improvement Needed
Despite the poor performance, he still holds 13th place in the FedExCup standings and is thus still in contention for the next round. He will now travel home to work intensively with his coach Michael Bannon and caddie Harry Diamond before heading to the BMW Championship at Bellerive. Time is short to get his game back on track in time.
