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‘The Most Ridiculous Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: Resurgent Rory McIlroy Left Incredulous After Bizarrely Hitting Two Balls at Once | News Channel 3-12

ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF CLUB, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 19 – McIlroy's unusual shot at the 11th hole unearthed a hidden ball, causing a bogey and dropping him to five under par, seven strokes behind leader Scottie Scheffler.

  • On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Rory McIlroy struck two golf balls with one swing at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
  • A buried, unplayed golf ball disrupted McIlroy’s swing, as his 140-yard wedge shot from the rough unearthed the hidden ball.
  • ‘I have another golf ball,’ McIlroy said after his hot start of three birdies in four holes ended with his first dropped shot.
  • Despite that setback, McIlroy produced a 56-foot eagle at the par-5 13th hole and a birdie at 15th, Sky Sports Golf reported, showcasing the form that has brought him four major titles.
  • Heading into Sunday, McIlroy found himself in the top five but trailing the leader by seven strokes, where he sat five under and seven shots behind Scottie Scheffler.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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