NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Good thing Masters champion Rory McIlroy came to Aronimink a few weeks ago for a PGA Championship preview. His first practice round Tuesday didn’t last very long. He stopped after three holes because of ongoing blister issues under his right pinky toe.
McIlroy removed his shoe on the fourth tee, got into a cart and headed in. He looked a little better leaving the clubhouse, stopping to sign autographs and pose for a few pictures.
McIlroy had a limp Sunday at the Truist Championship that he said was the result of a blister. That was his only tournament since winning the Masters in April.
“Yeah, I’ve got a blister on my pinky toe on my right foot, but it’s underneath my nail,” McIlroy said Sunday. “I can’t really get to it, so it’s a little sore. But I’ll be all right.”
McIlroy told Irish media earlier Tuesday he had the nail removed and would be trying to find shoes to limit the discomfort. He has another day of practice — or maybe rest — before the opening round of the PGA Championship.
