How did Rory McIlroy do in Round 2 of the 2025 Truist Championship?

Rory McIlroy is the defending champion at the 2025 Truist Championship. The tournament kicked off on May 8 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course. The event is usually held at Quail Hollow; however, this year it has been moved owing to the upcoming PGA Championship. Coming back to the defending champion, here's a look at his performance so far.

The 2025 Masters champion has done well so far at the 2025 Truist Championship. He completed his second round and now has a total score of seven under par, tying for fifth place on the leaderboard. In his second round, Rory McIlroy used 67 shots to complete the course, three shots under par. His second round was in a pretty good flow with three bogeys and six birdies.

Truist Championship 2025 - Round Two - Source: Getty

The Truist Championship is his first solo tournament since completing the career grand slam. Rory McIlroy acknowledged, admitting to feeling "a little rusty". He revealed this while speaking with Talk Sport, mentioning the tournament as a preparatory event for the 2025 PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy is currently five strokes behind the leader, Keith Mitchell, who has made headlines for his first-round score of 61. He, too, finished the second round at 3 under par, bringing his current lead to 12 under par. Interestingly, Shane Lowry is not far behind, ranking second with 11 strokes under par.

How much will the winner of the Truist Championship make?

The 2025 Truist Championship is one of the most rewarding tournaments in the PGA. It has a $20 million purse, which is why it is so touted. Interestingly, Scottie Scheffler is not participating in the tournament this year, as he opted to enter and win the CJ Cup at Byron Nelson. This makes Rory McIlroy not only the defending champion but also the highest-ranked player in the tournament.

Here's the prize money breakdown for the tournament. Here is a complete list:

Win: $3.6 million
2: $2.16 million
3: $1.36 million
4: $960,000
5: $800,000
6: $720,000
7: $670,000
8: $620,000
9: $580,000
10: $540,000
11: $500,000
12: $460,000
13: $420,000
14: $380,000
15: $260,000
16: $340,000
17: $320,000
18: $300,000
19: $280,000
20: $260,000
21: $240,000
22: $223,000
23: $207,500
24: $190,000
25: $175,000
26: $159,000
27: $152,500
28: $146,000
29: $140,000
30: $134,000
31: $128,500
32: $122,500
33: $116,500
34: $111,000
35: $106,500
36: $101,500
37: $96,500
38: $92,500
39: $88,500
40: $84,000
41: $80,000
42: $76,000
43: $72,000
44: $68,000
45: $64,000
46: $60,000
47: $56,000
48: $53,000
49: $50,000
50: $49,000
51: $48,000
52: $47,000
53: $46,000
54: $46,000
55: $45,500
56: $45,000
57: $44,500
58: $44,000
59: $43,500
60: $43,000
61: $42,500
62: $42,000
63: $41,500
64: $41,000
65: $40,500
66: $40,000
67: $39,500
68: $39,000
69: $38,000
70: $37,500
71: $37,000
72: $36,000

About the author

Anurag Bhardwaj is a Golf Journalist at Sportskeeda. With over three years of experience writing about various sports, Anurag has drawn inspiration from numerous icons, ranging from WWE’s Roman Reigns to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes. His passion for storytelling spans across different sports, all while pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Dental Surgery, and he hopes to continue blending both his professions.

A single spark ignited his love for golf, and now he follows the sport with unwavering enthusiasm. Whether it’s the Masters or the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Anurag is always ready for a deep dive into the action. Through his writing, he brings the latest happenings from the golf world straight to the fans' screens. And while he dreams of stepping onto a golf course someday, he remains in awe of Scottie Scheffler’s precision, all while striving to become a great doctor.

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