US Open: Rory McIlroy plans to ‘freewheel’ as he takes pressure off himself at Torrey Pines

'I guess by being indifferent. Not by not caring, but by not putting myself under pressure that I have to care, I guess is the right way to do it'

Rory McIlroy during a practice round prior to the start of the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The narrative hasn’t changed: Rory McIlroy is fighting the awkward balance of being driven to snap a seven-year major drought while not trying to be too desperate.

Is there a solution this week at the US Open on a Torrey Pines course where McIlroy has had relative success? Some happy medium that will allow the Holywood champion to play his best golf?