McIlroy shot an 8-over 78, making a mess of the fifth hole with a quadruple-bogey 8 in his highest score since also shooting 78 last year in the first round of the British Open. He had a double bogey on No. 11, four bogeys and two birdies.

In the days leading up to the RBC Canadian Open, Rory McIlroy finally addressed his driver being deemed "no longer permissible" ahead of the PGA Championship where he finished 3-over and 15 shots back of Scottie Scheffler,

Rory McIlroy carded a woeful eight-over-par 78 as he missed the cut at the Canadian Open. It is the first time the Northern Irishman has failed to make the weekend in a tournament since the Open Championship last July.

At his press conference before the RBC Canadian Open, Rory McIlroy explained why he chose not to give interviews during the PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy’s buildup to next week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont took a further concerning turn on Friday in the RBC Canadian Open. In his first start since his worst finish this season—a T-47 in the PGA Championship—the reigning Masters champion suffered an extremely rare setback—he missed the cut at TPC Toronto.

SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto

Rory McIlroy’s driver issue last month at the PGA Championship led to a significant equipment change ahead of the year’s third major.

Rory McIlroy endured a frustrating start to the RBC Canadian Open, carding a one-over 71 that left him six shots adrift of early leader Taylor Pendrith at TPC Toronto. The world number two and reigning Masters champion struggled in his first competitive round since a disappointing showing at the PGA Championship over two weeks ago.