In the first round of the PGA Championship the second betting favorite behind world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, fired a 3-over, 74 to sit 10 shots off the lead. McIlroy, who is known as one of the best drivers of the golf ball in the sport,

According to a report, the Masters champion had his regular driver deemed non-conforming Tuesday and had to put a backup in play at Quail Hollow.

Rory McIlroy had to adapt quickly ahead of the PGA Championship. The 36-year-old has had to use his backup driver at the event after his regular driver was ruled "nonconforming," per ESPN.