There are encouraging signs, however, as Homa continues to take ownership of his swing following a breakup ... never in that position if the iron play is up to McIlroy's standards.

Rory McIlroy ... have hit an 8 iron and sent it straight up in the air and held the green. Wrong club, wrong shot, bad plan." Kauffman shared a similar sentiment, but McIlroy had a sharp retort ...