PIC: Police escort for @mcilroyrory as he quits Honda Classic after poor start to second round twitter.com/TelegraphSport…
— Telegraph Sport (@TelegraphSport) March 1, 2013
Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Honda Classic at Palm Beach Gardens in Florida. He was 7 shots over par during his 2nd round of the tournament.
This is the first time that McIlroy has withdrawn from a tournament.
Rory McIlroy walks off without completing his 9th hole. He was +7 thru 8. Says he's not mentally there.
— Iain Carter (@iaincartergolf) March 1, 2013
UPDATE: McIlroy has blamed a gammy wisdom tooth for his withdrawl.
@mcilroyrory withdraws from @thehondaclassic with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration. #PGATOUR
— PGA TOUR Media (@PGATOURmedia) March 1, 2013
UPDATE:
Rory McIlroy's statement
