The Northern Irishman expressed his dissatisfaction during a press conference, noting that the hole's original length of 230 yards was already challenging. He stated that hitting a slightly longer club does not change how the hole plays.
McIlroy argued that for a 275-yard par-three to be viable, the green's design must be adjusted accordingly, as only 15% of the field reached the green previously. He remains focused on his tournament performance despite the course layout concerns.