“Intentional”; “He just wanted a fresh one” – Fans cry foul as Rory McIlroy’s driver snaps at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy had an ordinary week at the BMW Championship, tying for 11th after four rounds. The frustration with his game was evident in his actions, as he vented his frustration at his clubs a couple of times during the tournament.

On Sunday, August 25, McIlroy carded a 1-under 71 in the final round of the BMW Championship, finishing at 6-under. His final round was similar to the previous three, with four bogeys and five birdies on the final day at Castle Pines.

During the Sunday finale, McIlroy's tee shot on the par-4 ninth hole went slightly right, and the ball bounced off a rock before settling near the creek on the green. After the shot, he bent down to pick up his tee, but while doing so, his shaft snapped due to the pressure from his weight.

Fans online felt that Rory McIlroy's act was completely intentional. Here's a look at some of the reactions:

"Intentional," one fan wrote

"He just wanted a fresh one. lol," one fan wrote.

"Believe me, I may have done this once or twice before. 🤷🏼‍♂️," one fan opined. "Pay close attention to the force applied downward on his left wrist. Hand flattens and shaft buckles. That’s a black Ventus 6X too. Strong as rebar. Rory is strong. When the club needs to go, it needs to actually go."

"Rory is having one interesting tournament lol," another fan wrote.

"Even amateurs know you don’t lean on your clubs. That was intentional," this fan commented.

"Didn’t he throw a club the other day? Tf is wrong with dude. These are amateur moves," another user remarked.

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How has Rory McIlroy performed at the Tour Championship in the past? Golfer's past results explored

Rory McIlroy will next compete at the Tour Championship, which will take place from Thursday, August 29, to Sunday, September 1, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

McIlroy has an outstanding record at the season's final event. He has competed here ten times and has won the title three times. Besides, he has a runner-up finish and four other top-ten finishes at East Lake. Overall, he has won six FedEx Cup playoff events, including three Tour Championships, two Deutsche Bank Championships, and a BMW Championship.

The 35-year-old Northern Irishman is also the most successful player in FedEx Cup history, with three titles. Two years ago, he won the playoffs for the third time in his career, surpassing Tiger Woods's record of two wins.