Rory McIlroy comments on playing without his best equipment in Round 1 of the DP World India Championship

Rory McIlroy Ditches Driver, aka ‘Dog,’ at ‘Tricky’ India Course

Here's why Rory McIlroy left his driver out of the bag at the DP World India Championship and what it says about the course.

Rory McIlroy comments on playing without his best equipment in Round 1 of the DP World India Championship

Rory McIlroy showcased his golf skills in the opening round of the inaugural DP World India Championship today. However, fans noticed a major change in the Northern Irishman's approach.

Rory McIlroy's India debut: Inspired by Roger Federer, golfer takes a leap of faith

Motivated by Roger Federer's advice, Rory McIlroy travels to India for the first time, seeking new experiences and aiming to enrich his career by playing at the DP World India Championship. His journey reflects a desire to break routine and embrace the evolving demands of global golf.

‘Dog was out of the bag’: Rory McIlroy doubles down on unusual strategy in India - Irish Golfer Magazine

There were mumblings all week. Given the tight, tree-lined fairways at Delhi GC, players were expecting to keep their drivers in their bags for most of the 2025 DP World India Championship. But Rory McIlroy took it one step further. In Thursday’s opening round, the five-time major champion didn’t even carry his driver. The strategy paid off with a solid start, though not as solid as one of his European Ryder Cup teammates. Why Rory McIlroy didn’…

Rory McIlroy jokes about big equipment switch in India: "Probably asleep in the locker"

Masters champion and Ryder Cup hero Rory McIlroy elected not to use one of the most important clubs in his bag during the first round of this week's DP World India Championship.