ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates ?After one round with his Nike Method putter, Rory McIlroy has reverted back to his Scotty Cameron model on Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.
McIlroy, who was introduced Monday as Nike Golf뭩 newest staff member, shot 3-over 75 in the opening round. Friday, he was 1 over (4 over total) through nine holes, with 15 putts. He bogeyed Nos. 4, 5 and 7, but birdied Nos. 8 and 9, the latter with a chip in.
McIlroy was asked during the lavish celebratory announcement if he was contractually obligated to use a Nike putter or if he could switch back to the Scotty Cameron model which has helped him become the No. 1 player in the world and a two-time major winner. McIlroy declined to comment.