Curtis Strange backs Rory McIlroy to thrive off fans at US PGA Championship

Curtis Strange believes the return of fans will help inspire Rory McIlroy (Tom Hevezi/PA)

Two-time US Open champion Curtis Strange believes the return of spectators can inspire Rory McIlroy to play at “full throttle” as he bids to end his winless drought in majors.

Up to 10,000 fans a day will be on site as McIlroy attempts to win a third US PGA Championship title at Kiawah Island, the same South Carolina venue where he stormed to an eight-shot victory in 2012.