CHARLOTTE, N.C. – What might go down as one of Rory McIlroy’s most significant PGA Tour victories almost didn’t happen.
McIlroy, who closed with a 68 at the Wells Fargo Championship for a one-stroke victory, said he was hitting balls on the range Wednesday when his neck locked up.
“I had done a really good practice session on the range. I hit a 3-iron, flushed it and I turned back to talk to [caddie Harry Diamond] and as I turned, my left side of my neck just completely locked up and I couldn't move it,” McIlroy said.