Why Rory McIlroy Had to Call an Uber to Retrieve His Golf Clubs
Rory McIlroy might owe a debt of gratitude to Uber for aiding him in maintaining his golf prowess.
Following a lackluster experience with some newer golf clubs, the professional athlete decided to revert to his tried-and-true favorites.
“He kicked off the week here at Bay Hill using some updated TaylorMade woods,” shared McIlroy’s coach and close associate, Brad Faxon, during the March 10 episode of the “Sky Sports Golf” podcast. “By Sunday morning, he had his older set—the same ones he used to clinch the AT&T title—Ubered from his home Saturday night, which is rather remarkable.”
Thanks to an Uber driver who likely journeyed nearly two and a half hours, McIlroy was able to retrieve his clubs just in time for The Players Championship, starting Thursday, March 13.
“I think he’s feeling more at ease with [the clubs] he’ll use this week at the Players Championship,” Faxon, 63, noted. “These clubs offer him a bit more spin. As we know, Rory doesn’t need extra speed; he requires more control.”
McIlroy, 35, is gearing up for The Players Championship, an illustrious event on the PGA Tour that takes place in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, featuring top-notch athletes like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Collin Morikawa.
Faxon is pleased with McIlroy’s preparations for the upcoming tournament, which will be available for viewing on Disney+ and ESPN+.
“There’s nothing more beautiful in golf than watching Rory execute a draw down a fairway or onto a green,” Faxon remarked. “I admire his confidence on the greens and around them.”
One notable golfer missing from The Players Championship is Tiger Woods.
This week, Woods, 49, conveyed via social media that he is recovering after surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Tiger Woods shared his unusual caffeine choice after a reporter spotted him with an enormous Starbucks cup. Following the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) showdown between Woods’ Jupiter Links Golf Club and Boston Common Golf on January 27, TGL reporter Claire Rogers inquired about his beverage of choice. “That coffee […]
Despite the recent injury affecting his competitor, McIlroy remains optimistic about competing with the 15-time major champion in the future on the PGA Tour.
“He’ll give it his all. I know he will,” McIlroy told reporters during a press conference on March 12. “But that’s ultimately his decision; I can’t speak for him. Based on what I’ve seen before, he will certainly make an effort.”
He continued, “[I’m] just wishing him good spirits and that he’s doing well.”
