Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty during the Abu Dhabi tournament after he was deemed to have improved his lie. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026. McIlroy stated, "Obviously there's no intent," indicating the breach was unintentional. The penalty was applied under the rules of golf for improving the conditions affecting the stroke.
Rory McIlroy Penalized Two Shots for Improving Lie in Abu Dhabi
