McIlroy shot 2-over 74 during an agonizing day with the putter. He missed makeable birdie putts on three of the first four holes. When he missed a 6-foot birdie attempt at the 13th hole, McIlroy grimaced while the gallery groaned.

Many moved in the right direction on Moving Day at the 2025 Genesis Invitational, but perhaps most surprising was those who did not. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and world No. 3

With Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy fading on the back nine, Patrick Rodgers claimed the lead and Denny McCarthy is hot on his tail at the Genesis.