Rory must find cure for driving ills on the road to Medinah

Rory McIlroy was in a philosophical mood after failing to capture the FedEx Cup $10m bonus at the Tour Championship East Lake, Atlanta, on Sunday.

Yesterday, McIlroy headed to Medinah, Chicago, to join his European teammates ahead of the Ryder Cup with his confidence high but with work to do on his driving which cost him dearly at vital stages in Georgia.

McIlroy, who started the final round tied for fourth, three shots behind winner Brandt Snedeker, shot 74 to finish nine off the pace and 10th overall.