Rory McIlroy tossed his driver in the water during on-course tantrum

The game of golf can drive anyone to immense frustration, even when you’re one of the best players in the world.

Rory McIlroy proved that on Friday when his emotions got the best of him deep in the back nine as he finished Round 2 at the BMW Championships in Denver at 1-under for the day and sitting 10 strokes back from leader Adam Scott.

After the world’s No. 3-ranked golfer three-putted on Hole 16 to finish with a bogey, he missed the fairway on his Hole 17 drive. It’s an eagle-able Par 5, but McIlroy ultimately parred the hole.

Following the awry drive, McIlroy lost his cool — albeit, in the most anti-climactic way possible. He just tossed his driver into the water in front of the tee box, ever-so-casually.

Rory McIlroy just threw his driver into the water. pic.twitter.com/a1XtC1d8gA

— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) August 23, 2024

It may have felt cathartic for McIlroy, who missed the opportunity to gain some ground on the leader on Hole 17. But that feeling probably went away when he had to fish it out of the drink and then take a walk of shame to his ball.