Rory McIlroy’s Banana Peel Slip Leads to Double Bogey at Australian Open
Rory McIlroy’s ball landed against a banana peel, causing a double bogey and adding another twist to his rollercoaster Australian Open.
Rory McIlroy’s Australian Open nightmare took a bizarre turn on Saturday when his ball came to rest against a discarded banana peel on the par-4 second hole at Royal Melbourne. With no option to move the peel without risking a penalty, McIlroy had to play the ball as it lay—a scenario even seasoned pros rarely encounter.
The result was ugly.
His first attempt barely advanced the ball, and his next shot came up short, leading to a double bogey.
It was a costly mistake for the world No.2, who had fought hard to make the cut after Friday’s air swing drama.
Remarkably, McIlroy bounced back with birdies on the 3rd and 4th holes to steady his round.