SHANGHAI: A club sandwich could derail Rory McIlroy’s anticipated showdown with Jordan Spieth and a stellar field at this week’s World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in Shanghai beginning on Thursday (Friday in Manila).
Race to Dubai leader McIlroy had stomach pains which forced him to miss a colorful tournament launch event on Tuesday, and despite being seen on the practice green early on Wednesday, he pulled out of his 10:45 am pro-am tee time.