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Relaxed enough to rip off a toenail - McIlroy's unusual US PGA preparation
Key takeaways
- In April, Rory Mc Ilroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only players to win successive Masters titles
- "I softened it up in the shower and just ripped it off," the Masters champion laughed before removing his sock to show off the results of his handiwork on a now plaster-protected little toe on his right foot.
- As a result, he will go up half a size in his golf shoes for his assault on the Aronimink course near Philadelphia that stages the second men's major of the season, which starts on Thursday.
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In April, Rory Mc Ilroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only players to win successive Masters titles
Golf correspondent at Aronimink Golf Club Published35 minutes ago Not even a sore toenail that required a spot of self surgery could disturb Rory Mc Ilroy's relaxed demeanour as he bids for back to back major wins at this week's US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania.
"I softened it up in the shower and just ripped it off," the Masters champion laughed before removing his sock to show off the results of his handiwork on a now plaster-protected little toe on his right foot.
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