On a rainy, chilly day in which tee times were bumped up and preferred lies were in place, McIlroy shot 3-under 67. Added to his opening 66, he's at 7 under and five off Keith Mitchell's lead.

"It’s been amazing," said Masters champion Rory McIlroy. "I wish we played more tournaments up here," said Justin Thomas.

Rory McIlroy was only a few feet away from being hit by a golf ball during the early stages of his final round at the Truist Championship. The fans gathered around McIlroy's shot from the rough all ducked in unison when the 'fore' shout came, and although the stray ball bounced up and hit a policeman, everybody escaped unscathed.

Things are getting back to normal for Rory McIlroy, and it’s anything but routine for this week’s Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Rory McIlroy enters the Masters this week more than 3,800 days removed from his last major championship win. DeChambeau revealed after the Masters that the new champion didn't say a word to him during the final round.

Tough conditions showed Rory McIlroy what Philadelphia Cricket Club was meant to be and what it could be again with a rolled-back ball.

McIlroy shot an opening 4-under 66 that featured six birdies and long drives. "I certainly can tidy a few things up," he said, "but overall a decent day.”

Rory McIlroy has been on a tear of late headed into next weekend's PGA Championship. Going back to last November, he won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

McIlroy’s 14-year odyssey from his 2011 Masters collapse to donning the green jacket was a story about relentless belief, perseverance and conquering one’s own mind . His relatability as a human being has made him a fan favorite over the years.

The McIlroy household is looking at a major life change in the near future, which eradicates any notion that the marriage is not healthy.