Hours Ahead of 2023 U.S Open, Rory McIlroy Sends Out a Strong Message With a Major Equipment Change

Rory McIlroy is all set to compete at the 123rd edition of the US Open, one of the most coveted titles in the golf world. Many big names, along with McIlroy, will compete at the Los Angeles Country Club for pride, honor, and a purse worth $10 million. Every golfer participating in the coveted major are all set to give their all in the upcoming four days inside the ropes, and will do anything to grab that silver trophy.

Well, just like everyone else, the Northern Irishman is no different! It was recently revealed that McIlroy has made some significant changes to his golf gear to ensure his win in Los Angeles!

Rory McIlroy covers all his bases to secure a major win

Emerging victorious in LA is very crucial for McIlroy, and it is a big outing for him. Why? Because the golfer has not won a major tournament in almost 10 years, and he is desperate to get a win and revive himself. Despite being in a decade-long drought in major championships, and also his recent break owing to mental health concerns, the golfer is exuding confidence and is willing to do whatever it takes to improve his chances of lifting the US Open trophy.

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It seems that the PGA Tour pro has prepared himself well for the difficult US Open course and is doing everything in his power to ensure his victory. The golfer?s fan page, Rory McIlroy Tracker, shared the changes he has made to his golf bag and his wedges and clubs to hit better shots. The post was then reshared by Flushing It, another popular golf page on Twitter.

It was explained that the golfer usually carries three wedges in his bag, but for the iconic and troubling LACC, he has added more. Doing so will allow the golfer to hit better full shots and increase his chances of setting himself up for a win.

The former world?s number one golfer shared that he thinks playing more golf before the major championship helps to brush up one?s game. If that is the case, then the Irish golfer is all set!

Is McIlroy?s performance really geared up for the 123rd US Open?

The 34-year-old has had an eventful last few weeks with his performances in the Memorial Tournament and RBC Canadian Open. The golfer settled for a T-7 at Jack Nicklaus?s tournament.

In pursuit of his third consecutive victory at the RBC Canadian Open, McIlroy finished in the 9th position. It is indeed correct that the golfer is abiding by his ideology to prepare himself for the fierce competition in LA that is about to go down!

Do you think McIlroy will be able to break his decade-old drought with the changes he has made to his golf equipment? Let us know in the comments below.