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Rory McIlroy's biggest weapon is in his hotel room this week

Rory McIlroy is preparing to tackle the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club by leaving his driver in the hotel room, a strategy he confirmed during his pre-tournament press conference. The course, one of the shortest on the DP World Tour at 6,912 yards, demands extreme precision due to its narrow fairways, dense rough, and challenging obstacles like ancient tomb ruins.

McIlroy, who ranked second in Strokes Gained: Off The Tee last season and averaged over 330 yards in driving distance, will instead rely on a 2-iron and 5-wood as his longest clubs. This approach mirrors his setup from last year’s tournament, where Tommy Fleetwood won using a 4-iron and 9-wood as his longest clubs.

The rough at Delhi Golf Club has reportedly grown thicker since the championship debuted, further emphasizing the need for controlled, accurate shots rather than aggressive drives.

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