Rory McIlroy hoping to travel well in Connecticut as The Open looms

Rory McIlroy feels he found some form again during the closing round of the US Open (Robert Perry/PA)

Rory McIlroy hopes this week’s Travelers Championship proves less of a grind as the Masters champion looks to get back into the groove ahead of The Open.

It has not been the smoothest of returns to action for the Irishman following his Augusta triumph in April, which completed a long-awaited career Grand Slam.