After Scottie Scheffler's latest win at the Memorial Tournament, much of the talk coming into this week's RBC Canadian Open was how Rory McIlroy would respond in his first start since the PGA Championship.

McIlroy, who won the 2019 and 2022 RBC Canadian Opens, did not have it this week. After opening with a 71, he shot 78 on Friday, his card showing a quad 8 on the par-4 fifth hole. He managed to only beat four guys this week.

Things went wrong for Rory McIlroy at the RBC Canadian Open as he posted a ridiculous number to miss the cut and nearly finish dead last.

Watch the 11th hole at TPC Toronto claim a few victims in the second round of the RBC Canadian Open.

No, Scottie Scheffler Is Not Playing in the Canadian Open This Week originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Rory McIlroy endured a frustrating start to the RBC Canadian Open, carding a one-over 71 that left him six shots adrift of early leader Taylor Pendrith at TPC Toronto. The world number two and reigning Masters champion struggled in his first competitive round since a disappointing showing at the PGA Championship over two weeks ago.