Rory McIlroy halted a Tuesday practice at Aronimink Golf Club after only three holes, citing a blister on his right pinky toe. The five‑time major champion had already fought a similar issue at Quail Hollow, where a limp marked his final round. With the PGA Championship looming, the injury raises doubts about his readiness today.

McIlroy had removed the nail on his toe and tried different shoes in the clubhouse, yet pain lingered. He admitted the blister sits beneath the nail, making it hard to reach. The discomfort forced him to abandon his round and return to the clubhouse for treatment and shoe testing before the tournament next day and possibly.

With only one day left before the championship, McIlroy faces a tough decision: attempt a brief Wednesday practice or go into Thursday’s opening tee‑off at 8:40 a.m. alongside Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth. His recent victories, including a 2024 Masters win, give him confidence, but the toe issue could still impede performance for the field.

McIlroy’s blister episode echoes last year’s uncertainty after his first Masters victory, when he questioned his future goals. Now, after winning the 2014 PGA at Valhalla, he feels a clearer path toward more majors. Whether pain will disrupt his rhythm remains a key storyline as the field readies for Aronimink’s challenging layout for the tournament.