'I'm just going out there trying to play my game' — McIlroy off to flyer at Travelers

World No. 2 insists he is not playing to prove a point amid comments about LIV Golf Invitational Series

IN THE ZONE: Ireland's Rory McIlroy smiles as he finishes his round on the ninth at TPC River Highlands on Thursday. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images

World number two Rory McIlroy insists he is not playing to prove a point with the PGA Tour facing the biggest threat in its history from the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

The Irishman won the Canadian Open a fortnight ago and contended at last week's US Open - eventually finishing joint fifth - before equalling his lowest opening round on the American tour on Thursday with a bogey-free 62 at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut.