Every Wednesday, SI Golf will rank nine newsmakers from the golf world. Sometimes we'll cast a wide net. Tell us what you think on the SI Golf X account.
1. Rory McIlroy: At last week’s RBC Canadian Open, the world No. 2 missed his second cut since the 2023 Masters. Surprisingly, he met the media afterward and disclosed that his search for a new, comfortable driver is a concern heading into the U.S. Open. Then he met the media again Tuesday at Oakmont, revealing he has chosen a new driver, but declined to say what model it is. He also said he’s not sure what his motivation is after winning the Masters, and that he shot 81 in a practice round last week at Oakmont. A bevy of headlines for us scribes.
