Rory McIlroy has declared himself 'absolutely fine' after a minor foot injury forced him to abandon a practice round ahead of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Tuesday, easing fears that the world No 2 might be hampered going into Thursday's blockbuster opening round with Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.
Concern around McIlroy's injury status had been building since last week, when he was seen limping at Quail Hollow with what turned out to be a blister on his right pinky toe. That problem resurfaced at Aronimink, where he repeatedly removed his shoe over the opening three practice holes before cutting his preparation short. Given his pursuit of a seventh major and another PGA Championship title, any hint of physical trouble was always going to attract scrutiny.
