Overview
- McIlroy, the world No. 2 and reigning Masters champion, stopped after three holes Tuesday at Aronimink because of a blister under his right pinky toenail.
- He removed his right shoe and then his sock at the fourth tee and took a cart back to the clubhouse.
- Reporters on site noted limping and a brief sit-down in the third fairway to check the toe before the round ended.
- He told Golf Channel he soaked the foot Monday night and had the right pinky toenail removed to better treat the blister.
- He has called the toe sore but manageable, though it is unclear if ending practice was only precautionary with an 8:40 a.m. Thursday start alongside Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.