According to reports, David Puig was the LIV Golf rising star who persevered at Quail Hollow despite injury concerns, demonstrating fortitude that was admired by many. The specific details of the injury and the comparison to Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka’s performances are not explicitly provided in the search results, however, there are mentions of David Puig being a rising star on the LIV Golf tour.
Additional context about other players at Quail Hollow:
- Ludvig Aberg, a rising star on the PGA Tour, withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow in May 2024 due to a knee issue.
- Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm finished T2 and T5 respectively at the 2025 PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow.
- Rory McIlroy has won four times at Quail Hollow, including in 2024.
- Brooks Koepka won the PGA Championship in 2018, 2019, and 2023, but endured a difficult start at Quail Hollow during the 2025 PGA Championship.
