Through Sept 22, the PGA Tour has seen a plethora of action-packed tournaments, with some of the world's most skilled golfers battling it out for the top spots. As the season progresses, some surprising trends have emerged from the statistics, with certain players making a strong push for dominance.
Rory McIlroy, a fan favorite and perennial contender, has made a stunning surge to the top of various PGA Tour statistics. Having secured a handful of top-10 finishes this season, McIlroy finds himself vying for the top spots in several key categories.
One area in which McIlroy has seen marked improvement is his putting average, with an impressive 1.73 putts per hole. This figure has catapulted him to the top of the tour's putting statistics, ahead of several other notable players who have long been lauded for their short-game prowess.
Another department where McIlroy has made significant strides is in his scoring average. Boasting a remarkable average of 69.11 strokes per round, McIlroy finds himself among the top five on the tour, surrounded by such luminaries as Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas.
Furthermore, McIlroy has also made his presence felt in terms of birdie or better conversion rate. Presently situated in second place on the PGA Tour in this regard, he is rapidly closing the gap between himself and current leader, Scottie Scheffler.
While still early in the PGA Tour season, these trends seem to portend great things to come for the oft-dominant Northern Irish golfer. As McIlroy seeks to capitalize on this momentum and lift his first major title in several years, the PGA world will undoubtedly be keeping a watchful eye on his every move.