After Rory McIlroy made an excellent start to the PGA Championship 2024 with a round of 66, the Northern Irishman weakened on the second day in Valhalla. With a birdie on the last hole, his round of 71 at least came to a conciliatory end. McIlroy got off to a solid start on the front nine with two birdies and a bogey, but made a bitter double bogey on the twelfth hole. The world number two was at least able to make up for this mistake a little on the last hole.
PGA Championship 2024: McIlroy in danger of losing touch with leading group
After his round of 71 on the second day of the PGA Championship 2024, Rory McIlroy is in danger of losing touch with the top group. After a 66-71, the world number two is currently tied 22nd (-5) and is already seven shots behind leader Xander Schauffele (-12). After a bogey and two birdies on the first nine holes in the second round, McIlroy was actually in a good position going into the back nine. However, the Northern Irishman made an annoying double bogey on the twelfth hole and came under pressure. Although McIlroy managed an important birdie on the 18th hole, this performance was not enough to keep him in the top group. The 35-year-old will have to improve accordingly at the weekend.