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McIlroy Handed Two-Shot Penalty for Improving Lie

McIlroy Handed Two-Shot Penalty for Improving Lie
World Sports · 01:32:34 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty after officials determined he had improved his lie in the rough on the 12th hole.

The incident was reported by BBC Sport NI senior journalist Matt Gault on November 5, 2026.

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