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Rory McIlroy accused of making mistake before the PGA Championship that was just like Bryson DeChambeau
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy has been compared to Bryson DeChambeau for comments made before the PGA Championship. Johnson Wagner highlighted similarities between McIlroy's remarks and DeChambeau's controversial statement about Augusta National.
Key points
- Rory McIlroy made comments before the PGA Championship.
- Johnson Wagner compared McIlroy's remarks to Bryson DeChambeau's.
- DeChambeau's statement about Augusta National is controversial.
- DeChambeau later expressed regret for his comments.
- The comparison highlights potential pitfalls in golfers' statements.
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Johnson Wagner has compared comments Rory McIlroy made in the days leading up to the PGA Championship with the infamous statement Bryson DeChambeau made about Augusta National earlier in his career.
If DeChambeau never wins The Masters, his declaration that the iconic course is basically a par 67 for him will haunt him long after his career has concluded.
The LIV Golf star made the comment back in 2020, noting that he can reach all of the par fives in two. Unsurprisingly, DeChambeau has since expressed his regret about what he said.
Rory McIlroyâs mistake before the PGA Championship compared with infamous Bryson DeChambeau comments
Rory McIlroy made one of the most striking comments in the days leading up to the PGA Championship. McIlroy claimed strategy off the tee was not necessary at Aronimink, with the golf course simply asking you to send the ball as far down the hole as possible.
Sadly, the strategy he had on Thursday did not pay off. McIlroy is four over par after his opening round at the second major of the year, and now facing a real fight just to make the cut.
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The 37-year-old did struggle with the driver in his hand. And speaking on Scorecard on CBS, claimed that McIlroy made a real error with his comments ahead of the event.
Q&A
What did Rory McIlroy say before the PGA Championship?
Rory McIlroy made comments that have drawn comparisons to Bryson DeChambeau's infamous statement about Augusta National.
How are McIlroy's comments similar to DeChambeau's?
Both McIlroy's and DeChambeau's remarks have been viewed as potentially regrettable statements about golf courses, with Wagner noting the parallels.
What was Bryson DeChambeau's controversial statement about Augusta National?
Bryson DeChambeau claimed that Augusta National is essentially a par 67 for him, a statement he later expressed regret over.
Who is Johnson Wagner and what did he say about McIlroy?
Johnson Wagner is a golfer who compared McIlroy's pre-PGA Championship comments to DeChambeau's earlier remarks about Augusta National.