McIlroy (63) roars into contention at Omega European Masters

McIlroy (63): 'Hopefully, two more good days of golf left in me'

0:003:04Rory McIlroy is still feeling the positive effects from his FedExCup victory.

Less than a week after netting $15 million for winning the Tour Championship, McIlroy is teeing it up in the Omega European Masters this week in Switzerland, where he shot 3-under 67 Thursday and began Friday's second round eight shots back.

But McIlroy didn't fret after a slow start, firing a second-round 63 to climb into contention at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club. At 10 under, McIlroy is tied for second, a shot behind solo leader Gavin Green, who shot 64 Friday.

"Going out this afternoon and you're eight shots behind the lead, you know that there…