Rory McIlroy’s putting woes a godsend to Jordan Spieth and Jason Day

If there’s one part of Rory McIlroy’s sensational game that most often lets him down, then it’s his putting and last week was much of the same, writes John McHenry.

The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open produced many memorable moments, none more so than Rory McIlroy’s phenomenal, tournament-defining second to the 16th hole in the final round. Given, the magnitude of the occasion, it was one of the best clutch shots I have ever witnessed, but should we have expected anything less from one of the gutsiest golfers in the world?

Time and again, McIlroy has proven his bravery at the very highest level, so Sunday’s thrilling climax was only a further extension of that. But for all the euphoria, the manner of McIlroy’s performance in victory also masked some very telling truths.