Rory McIlroy assessed two-shot penalty after being caught improving lie, admits video 'doesn't look very good'

Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty at Abu Dhabi after video footage showed his wedge pressing down grass behind his ball on the 12th hole. McIlroy acknowledged the incident, stating the video "doesn't look very good." Under golf rules, a player cannot improve their lie by pressing down grass or other material around the ball.

• Fox News — Rory McIlroy assessed two-shot penalty after being caught improving lie, admits video 'doesn't look very good'

Next story