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McIlroy quits practice over toe blister, eyes seventh major

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rory McIlroy quit practice at Aronimink Golf Club after three holes because a blister under his right pinky toe hurt.
He soaked his foot Monday night, ripped the toenail off, and tested several shoes that staff supplied.
He will tee off Thursday at 8:40 a.m. ET with Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth, where a win would give him his seventh major and move him past Nick Faldo as successful major champion.

History

Historical Context

Tiger Woods' 2005 withdrawal from the Open at St Andrews with a blister continued a pattern of major-title threats from minor injuries; he famously won the 2008 U.S. Open on one leg after knee surgery and had six PGA Tour victories that year. Rory McIlroy’s 2024 blister at Aronimink mirrors this recurring risk for elite golfers.

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Story summary

Rory McIlroy quit practice at Aronimink Golf Club after three holes because a blister under his right pinky toe hurt.
He soaked his foot Monday night, ripped the toenail off, and tested several shoes that staff supplied.
He will tee off Thursday at 8:40 a.m. ET with Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth, where a win would give him his seventh major and move him past Nick Faldo as successful major champion.

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