Rory McIlroy had to switch drivers ahead of the first round of the PGA Championship after his gamer was deemed non-conforming, according to a report by SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio. McIlroy is known as the best driver of the golf ball of his generation.

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.

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,