Not wanting to lose track of one of golf’s biggest stars, the Golf Channel’s PGA Tour<\/a> cameraman immediately broke into stride and followed him, creating a humorous scene that was quickly picked up by fans.<\/p>\n Watch here:\u00a0<\/p>\n Show X Embedded Content<\/p>\n Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/p>\n The brief dash proved to be one of the few highlights of an otherwise frustrating afternoon for the Northern Irishman.<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n McIlroy made a promising start, picking up two birdies through his opening five holes before reaching the turn in one-under-par after dropping a shot at the eighth.\u00a0<\/p>\n At that stage he had moved to two-under for the tournament and appeared well placed to make a move up the leaderboard.<\/p>\n However, his challenge unravelled on the back nine.<\/p>\n A costly double bogey at the 13th after finding trouble off the tee halted his momentum, and McIlroy struggled to recover.\u00a0<\/p>\n He played his final six holes in three-over par to sign for a disappointing two-over 74.<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n The result leaves the six-time major champion at one-over par for the tournament and facing a significant weekend challenge<\/a>.<\/p>\n McIlroy is joined on the same score by world number one Scottie Scheffler<\/a>, who also endured a difficult second round.\u00a0<\/p>\n The defending champion carded a level-par 72, a round that included an uncharacteristic shank from a greenside bunker<\/a>.<\/p>\n Show X Embedded Content<\/p>\n Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/p>\n Neither player has ruled themselves out of contention, but both trail leader J.T. Poston by 10 shots heading into the weekend.<\/p>\n Poston surged to the top of the leaderboard with a superb seven-under 65 to reach nine-under par, one stroke clear of Ryan Gerard, who posted a 69.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Sam Burns sits solo third at six-under, while Tommy Fleetwood slipped back after a 73 but remains in fourth place at four-under alongside Eric Cole.<\/p>\n McIlroy is still searching for a maiden victory at Jack Nicklaus’ prestigious event despite recording 30 PGA Tour titles during his career.<\/p>\n Scottie Scheffler<\/p>\n Scheffler, meanwhile, is attempting to become the first player since Tiger Woods to win three consecutive Memorial Tournament titles.\u00a0<\/p>\n Woods achieved the feat in 2001, but Scheffler will need a significant turnaround over the final 36 holes to keep that dream alive.<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n The cut fell at five-over par, ending the week early for a number of notable names<\/a> including Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Bob MacIntyre, Ben Griffin and Rickie Fowler.<\/p>\n![\"Scottie](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-06-05t201815z_952126274_mt1usatoday29133538_rtrmadp_3_pga-the-memorial-tournament-presented-by-.jpeg\")
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