PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Among the long list of unwritten rules in the game of golf, it’s generally not a great idea to be the last guy on the range Saturday night. Often times being the sole player flagging range balls as the sun sets before the final round means you’re searching for an answer heading into the most important round of the week.
Such was the case this weekend for Rory McIlroy, who shared second place after 54 holes but still added a lengthy range session to his itinerary after meeting with reporters.
Following a one-shot win at the Players Championship the next day, McIlroy shared that the tweaks he made during that impromptu practice session were both unusual and ultimately beneficial.