Rory McIlroy feeling 'nothing but positive vibes' as year's second major looms

Rory McIlroy will play the Truist Championship in Philadelphia this week before teeing off at the second major of the year, the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow next week. 

Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the third tee during the Pro Am event prior to the Truist Championship. Pic: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

Nearly a month on from his Masters victory, Rory McIlroy is happy the noise has died down. It’s not the celebrations he’s glad are over but the obligations of the Masters champion.

“I’m excited to get back to being a golfer,” he said ahead of defending his title at the Truist Championship - previously known as the Wells Fargo Championship - in Philadelphia. “It’s nice to get back into the routine again and get back to what I know how to do.”