The New York Golf Club taunts McIlroy after missed putt, reviving painful memories of his US Open collapse

Rory McIlroy suffered fresh embarrassment on Monday night as TGL rivals New York Golf Club ruthlessly mocked his US Open heartbreak after he missed a short putt.

McIlroy’s Boston Common team slumped to a 10-6 defeat, officially eliminating them from the playoffs. But the real sting came after New York’s social media team seized the moment to troll the Northern Irishman, posting a brutal clip with the caption: “Didn’t know we were playing Pinehurst…”—a cruel reference to his gut-wrenching meltdown at last year’s US Open.

That infamous collapse saw McIlroy miss two critical putts inside four feet, throwing away a two-shot lead with just five holes to play. His late bogeys gifted Bryson DeChambeau the title, extending McIlroy’s major drought to over a decade.

Monday’s TGL match saw more misery for McIlroy. His team, featuring Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley, failed to register a single regular-season win. The New York trio of Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler, and Cameron Young dominated the contest, sealing their playoff spot with a shrewd tactical move.

Despite the brutal mockery, McIlroy remained upbeat, expressing pride in the league he co-founded with Tiger Woods. “It’s been fun competing against the best in the world,” he said. “Seeing this idea come to life has been really cool.”

McIlroy now shifts focus to the PGA Tour, preparing for this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational—where he’ll look to shake off his latest disappointment and reclaim past glory.

While McIlroy has faced his fair share of heartbreak, fans remain hopeful that he’ll turn things around. Many took to social media to defend him, calling the taunt “classless” and reminding critics of his four major titles.

Meanwhile, TGL officials are already reviewing ways to improve the league’s debut season. With star-studded matchups and growing fan interest, they believe the virtual golf format has serious potential—despite McIlroy’s rough start.