LOS ANGELES – Rory McIlroy arrived at Los Angeles Country Club late Monday afternoon, eschewing a practice round for some range time and then a nine-hole stroll carrying just a putter and a few wedges.
That was intentional.
Sure, he said, much of the intricacies of the design can be found on and around the greens, so extra attention should be paid there. But also: “It’s been a long couple of weeks.”
That could have been taken any number of ways.
He has played each of the past two weeks, putting himself deep into contention at both the Memorial and RBC Canadian Open before Sunday fades.