Rory McIlroy sounds off on course setup at PGA Championship

NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media at his pre-tournament press conference before he played his practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 12, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It is PGA Championship week and Aronimink is center stage for the second major of the season.

Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at the first and is one of the most important people in the world of golf. When Rory speaks people listen and this is why his thoughts on the course setup this week caught people’s attention on Tuesday morning.

Hello from Aronimink where Rory is speaking and seems to have no issue sharing his honest thoughts on the course/setup:

“Off the tee, the strategy is non-existent.” pic.twitter.com/PnZwb6lTxK

— Paolo Uggetti (@PaoloUggetti) May 12, 2026

full quote…

"The greens are the main focus this week" pic.twitter.com/T8P1J8p9P1

— Paolo Uggetti (@PaoloUggetti) May 12, 2026

🚨⛳️🤷🏼‍♂️ #NO STRATEGY NEEDED — Rory McIlroy on the course set up for the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink:

“I think in this day and age, I'm not sure if it's going to test all aspects of your bag…strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent.

“It's bash driver down there and… pic.twitter.com/56mxlX1AvG

— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 12, 2026