Rory McIlroy explains why he attached putter grips to 7-iron, lob wedge

Rory McIlroy was spotted on the practice range at Bellerive attaching Flat Cat putter grips at 45-degree angles to both a 7-iron and a lob wedge during a training session. The Golf Channel report, published on August 22, 2026, features McIlroy explaining his reasoning behind the unconventional grip setup on these non-putter clubs. The technique appears to be a training or swing-adjustment method the golfer is experimenting with ahead of upcoming competition.