Rory McIlroy's nightmare PGA Championship start saw him scramble for replacement

Rory McIlroy experienced a troubled start to the PGA Championship, with his preparation for the major tournament being disrupted by an unexpected issue that forced him to scramble for a replacement. The specific nature of the problem was not fully detailed in the excerpt, but it added unwanted complications to his build-up to the event. McIlroy, one of golf's top players, had to adapt his plans ahead of the prestigious major.