Why Rory McIlroy Was Two Seconds Away From A Penalty Stroke At The Valero Texas Open

Rory McIlroy gets ready to hit a tee shot.

Rory McIlroy avoided a penalty stroke by the skin of his teeth on day one at the Valero Texas Open.

His birdie putt from 13ft on the 600+ yard par 5 8th hole hung on the edge of the hole and it looked like he may be in risk of a penalty stroke just as Austin Eckroat recently received at the Players Championship.