CROMWELL, Conn. — For a world-class athlete, Rory McIlroy looked exhausted as he spoke with the media Wednesday at TPC River Highlands. His raingear was drenched, he was unshaven and his body language screamed that he’d rather be back in bed or on a sofa sipping coffee.
Then again, waking up around 5:00 a.m. and playing in a rain-soaked pro-am with four hackers for five hours will take the bounce out of any pro’s step.
There will be no rest for the weary, however, because McIlroy has a 7:45 a.m. tee time with Kevin Kisner and Webb Simpson Thursday morning in the opening round of the Travelers Championship.
