SAD NEWS🛑 RORY MCILROY HEARTBROKEN AFTER MISSING $3.42 MILLION PGA PRIZE AND CHANCE TO SUPPORT MENCAP
The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club concluded on May 18, 2025, with Scottie Scheffler claiming the Wanamaker Trophy and a $3.42 million prize, but for Rory McIlroy, the outcome was a devastating blow. The Northern Irishman, who was disqualified before the final round due to a USGA ruling on his non-conforming TaylorMade Qi10 driver, expressed deep heartbreak over his inability to compete for the title and fulfill a charitable goal close to his heart.
McIlroy had planned to donate the winner’s purse to Mencap, a UK-based charity supporting children with learning disabilities—a cause he has championed for years. “I wanted to win for more than just myself,” McIlroy shared in a statement on May 19, 2025, at 09:35 AM +07. “Supporting Mencap has been a dream, and knowing I couldn’t even compete for that chance—it’s tough to swallow.”
The disqualification stemmed from McIlroy’s use of the illegal driver during practice sessions, a violation of Rule 4.1 that led to his removal from the tournament despite being at 1-over-par and T61 after 54 holes. The ruling drew criticism from figures like CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, who called it unfair, while Bryson DeChambeau mocked McIlroy’s low ranking, adding to the golfer’s public struggles.
Scheffler, who finished at -16 to secure his second PGA Championship title, expressed sympathy for McIlroy during the trophy ceremony, saying, “Rory’s a class act, and I know how much he cares about giving back. It’s a tough break for him.” Meanwhile, McIlroy’s absence opened the door for DeChambeau to finish second at -11, with Alex Noren rounding out the podium at -9.
Fans have rallied around McIlroy on social media, praising his charitable intentions and urging him to continue his advocacy for Mencap. While this chapter ends in disappointment, McIlroy’s commitment to making a difference remains unshaken, with the golfer vowing to find new ways to support the cause in the future.
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