Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox, and Others Are Scared to Add Driver in Their Bags at DGC; Here’s Why

At most golf courses, the driver is a player’s ticket to an advantage. But at Delhi Golf Club, it might be the quickest way to throw away a good round. As the stars prepare for the DP World India Championship 2026, some of the game’s biggest names are considering a rather unusual strategy: leaving their most powerful club untouched. Rory McIlroy has admitted driving is his biggest strength, and he has every reason to say so. With an average of 330.3 yards, the Northern Irishman ranks second on the PGA Tour in driving distance.