McIlroy Misses Canadian Open Cut, Struggles Continue

Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open, carding an eight-over-par 78 and finishing nine over par—his first missed cut since last July's Open Championship. His struggles with a new driver, after his previous club was disqualified, continued as he hit only four fairways and made a quadruple-bogey on the fifth hole. McIlroy acknowledged that consistency off the tee remains his key challenge, especially ahead of next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont. The missed cut follows a disappointing T-47 finish at the PGA Championship despite his recent Masters win. Cameron Champ, a late alternate, leads the tournament after two strong rounds, with standout performances from Shane Lowry and Thorbjorn Olesen. Justin Rose also missed the cut due to a penalty.