They took Rory McIlroy’s beloved driver, but they could not completely extinguish his hopes. The world No 2 bounced back from being informed on Tuesday that the weapon he loves most was non-conforming to shoot a 69 to make the cut and keep his chances alive of a third US PGA title and a second major in as many months.

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Rory McIlroy had to switch drivers ahead of the first round of the PGA Championship after his gamer was deemed non-conforming, according to a report by SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. McIlroy is known as the best driver of the golf ball of his generation.