Rory McIlroy incurred a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie during a tournament in Abu Dhabi, resulting in a quadruple bogey on the hole. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026, according to Golf Channel reporting. The penalty was assessed after officials determined McIlroy had improved the conditions affecting his stroke, a violation of the Rules of Golf. The quadruple bogey significantly impacted his score for the round. Further details regarding the specific tournament, round, and hole were not immediately available.
Rory McIlroy Given Two-Stroke Penalty for Improving Lie in Abu Dhabi
