Rory McIlroy visibly taken aback as secret is leaked on live TV at the US Open
dailyrecord.co.ukRory McIlroy was left gobsmacked after discovering his coach had spilt the beans about a pivotal 'eureka moment' in his game during a live TV broadcast.
The golf star is on a mission to snap his ten-year drought without a major title by winning the US Open this weekend. After wrapping up Saturday's play three strokes adrift of frontrunner Bryson DeChambeau, McIlroy is tied for second place heading into the final round at Pinehurst.
With a one-under 69 on Saturday, McIlroy remains well within striking distance at four-under par overall, sharing his spot with Patrick Cantlay and Matthieu Pavon.
Overcoming his rivals would bring long-awaited success to McIlroy, who won the US Open back in 2011. Yet, the 35-year-old was caught off guard when he found out that his putting coach Brad Faxon had been divulging his trade secrets on television.While serving as an analyst for NBC Sports, Faxon recounted how McIlroy had an epiphany about a swing technique.
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