The putter has gone ice cold
Rory hasn’t had a birdie since the fourth but he’s had plenty of looks, he just can’t find the putt to drop. The latest one, on 10, looks like it might have a little bit more turn on it at the last second but McIlroy’s hung it out too far and it stays above ground.
He’s not hurting himself with these pars but he’s not helping himself either. Still -6, which is unthinkable after that start.