Rory McIlroy displays major optimism in readiness for US PGA Championship
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Until a recent rebrand, this was the major labelled glory’s last shot. This time, the world’s best golfers have arrived at Harding Park in San Francisco grateful for a belated shot at glory.
The backdrop to this US PGA Championship will almost prove to be as interesting as its leaderboard. That the first major of 2020 takes place minus spectators will naturally alter perspectives, including from the players themselves. “It is funny, there’s no grandstands, there’s nothing to really frame the greens,” said Rory McIlroy. Continue reading...