Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty for improving his lie during a tournament in Abu Dhabi, according to a report from Golfweek. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026. McIlroy addressed the ruling, stating, "Obviously there's no intent" to breach the rules. The penalty was assessed under the Rules of Golf for improving the conditions affecting the stroke. Further details regarding the specific hole, round, and tournament name were not provided in the initial report.
Rory McIlroy Penalized Two Shots for Improving Lie at Abu Dhabi Event
