Arriving at Caves Valley for the BMW Championship, Rory McIlroy was looking to sharpen his game ahead of the TOUR Championship. But instead of contending, he spent the week battling inconsistency and searching for form and momentum. By Sunday, his candid post-round verdict said it all — the struggle was real.

Rory McIlroy opened his week with a level-par round on Thursday, one he didn’t hesitate to label “awful,” as a reporter reminded him on Sunday in a post-round press conference. He ultimately finished tied 12th at 3-under par, but his performance across four rounds reflected a battle between rust and rhythm. The Northern Irishman opened with an even-par 71, then flashed brilliance with a 4-under 67 on Friday — highlighted by a thrilling eagle at the 16th. However, a sloppy 72 on

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