PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler vs. Rory McIlroy is the major showdown golf still awaits - Yahoo Sports

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Rory McIlroy says he was "pleasantly surprised" by how well his injured foot held up on Wednesday as the Masters champion eased fears that he could be forced to withdraw from the PGA Championship.The 37-year-old sparked concern earlier this week after cutting short a practice round at Aronimink Golf Club following just three holes.McIlroy had been struggling with a painful blister beneath the toenail on his right little toe, prompting him to leave the course in a golf cart on Tuesday.The world No 2 later admitted he feared he would not be able to complete the remaining holes.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Because I didn't think I could walk the next six," he said when asked why he abandoned his round."It was sore and I did feel a little soft having to walk in because of a little toe."The injury first flared up during last week's Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, where McIlroy was seen limping during the final round.In a bid to solve the issue, the six-time major winner removed...

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Rory McIlroy is the major showdown golf still awaits Yahoo SportsInternal fire driving Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship despite recent, bittersweet runner-up streak CBS SportsScottie Scheffler Sets His Sights On Another Major Championship PGA ChampionshipScottie Scheffler Doesn't Need Aura Fried Egg GolfScottie Scheffler doesn't need rivalry with Rory McIlroy to keep winning Sky Sports

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A: Rory McIlroy says he was "pleasantly surprised" by how well his injured foot held up on Wednesday as the Masters champion eased fears that he could be forced to withdraw from the PGA Championship.The 37-year-old sparked concern earlier this week after cutting short a practice round at Aronimink Golf Club following just three holes.McIlroy had been struggling with a painful blister beneath the toenail on his right little toe, prompting him to leave the course in a golf cart on Tuesday.The world No 2 later admitted he feared he would not be able to complete the remaining holes.

B: Rory McIlroy is the major showdown golf still awaits - Yahoo Sports.

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B: Rory McIlroy is the major showdown golf still awaits Yahoo SportsInternal fire driving Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship despite recent, bittersweet runner-up streak CBS SportsScottie Scheffler Sets His Sights On Another Major Championship PGA ChampionshipScottie Scheffler Doesn't Need Aura Fried Egg GolfScottie Scheffler doesn't need rivalry with Rory McIlroy to keep winning Sky Sports