Rory McIlroy had an eventful first round at the 2025 Tour Championship, particularly on the par-5 18th, where he managed to hit a chip shot off the grandstand.

Neither Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy started the TOUR Championship with the advantage they would have enjoyed in previous years. That doesn’t mea

McIlroy's greenside bunker shot nearly led to a suspension of play, but a "lucky" break worked in favor of McIlroy and playing competitor Scottie Scheffler.