Rory McIlroy forced to apologise after accidentally throwing club at camera operator live on TV at Memorial Tournament
RORY MCILROY quickly apologised after accidentally throwing his club towards a camera operator yesterday.
The Northern Irishman, 35, was in action at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.
5Rory McIlroy tossed his club away in disgust following a poor shotCredit: X/ SkySportsGolf5McIlroy quickly realised he'd chucked it close to a camera operatorCredit: X/ SkySportsGolf5The golf star immediately apologised for his actionCredit: X/ SkySportsGolfMcIlroy struggled to find his best form, finishing tied for 15th in the final round.
On the fifth hole, the four-time Major champion botched a drive - sending it long and into the water.
Reacting to his poor shot, McIlroy appeared to toss his club away in disgust.
When he immediately saw that it had gone towards a camera operator stood behind him, he quickly sought to apologise.
READ MORE IN SPORTONE TO FORE-GET Camera man rushed to hospital after being struck on head by golf ballEUR ON! Euro 2024 free bets & offers - New customer deals from our betting partnersWith his hand raised, he said: "Oh, sorry."
He then scratched his face as he walked away in disappointment.
Last month, McIlroy filed for divorce from wife Erica Stoll following seven years of marriage.
He had begun dating Erica in 2015, a year on from his split with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.
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The pair wed two years later, and in 2020 welcomed a baby daughter together.
Last week, McIlroy was spotted hugging CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis.
Golf's biggest feuds from McIlroy’s furious Ryder Cup row to Tiger vs Garcia rivalry and Koepka Wag spatThe embrace took place immediately after an interview, sparking speculation from fans online.
Balionis, 38, is believed to be going through a divorce of her own from American Football coach Bryn Renner.
Despite speculation, US Weekly report that McIlroy and Balionis are not dating, and merely share a close friendship.
Balionis has covered golf for CBS for seven years, conducting several interviews with McIlroy during that period.
McIlroy is set to compete in the US Open later this week.
He will head to Pinehurst looking to end his 10-year Major drought, having last triumphed at the PGA Championship in 2014.
The outspoken golf star does have good memories at the US Open, having won his first major there in 2011.
5McIlroy has been interviewed several times on air by Amanda BalionisCredit: CBS5The four-time Major winner struggled to conjure his best form at PinehurstCredit: ReutersRory McIlroy forced to apologise after accidentally throwing club at camera operator live on TV at Memorial Tournament
Rory McIlroy forced to apologise after accidentally throwing club at camera operator live on TV at Memorial Tournament
Rory McIlroy forced to apologise after accidentally throwing club at camera operator live on TV at Memorial Tournament
Rory McIlroy forced to apologise after accidentally throwing club at camera operator live on TV at Memorial Tournament
Rory McIlroy forced to apologise after accidentally throwing club at camera operator live on TV at Memorial Tournament
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