Reitan Wins Truist Championship by 2 Over Fowler
Kristopher Reitan captured the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, finishing at 13-under par to edge out Rickie Fowler by two strokes. Fowler placed second at 13-under 271, while Alex Fitzpatrick took third at 12-under 272 after a late double bogey. Rory McIlroy, a four-time winner at the venue, ended in a tie for 19th at 5-under 279 following rounds of 70, 67, 75 and 67.
McIlroy drew attention during his final-round 4-under 67 for walking with a noticeable limp. He attributed it to a blister on his right pinky toe that formed under the nail during Friday's second round. "Yeah, I've got a blister on my pinky toe on my right foot, but it's underneath my nail," McIlroy said. "I can't really get to it, so it's a little sore. But I'll be all right." He dismissed any impact on his performance, particularly Saturday's 4-over 75. "No, not at all," he said. "I wish that was an excuse, but absolutely not."
McIlroy blamed his struggles on ball-striking issues, noting a tendency to miss shots left. He spent time on the range Saturday evening adjusting after prevailing left-to-right winds during practice affected his swing. "I started to hit it...