Rory McIlroy confident he can defend his title at the Wells Fargo Championship – Golf update
Birthday boy, Rory McIlroy, turns 22-years-old today on May 4th, 2011 and is all set to defend his title at the Wells Fargo Championship to earn himself a birthday present.
The defending champion met the press after the practice session on Wednesday and discussed his views regarding the tournament. He said, “It's great to have some of the memories come back of last year and especially the weekend and yeah, it's great to be
back here and defend. . . . I feel as if my game is in great shape, and just hopefully I'm ready for another good week.”
The pride of Northern Ireland said that he was ready for the upcoming event and he was fully prepared for the course. He talked about last year’s event, in which he surged into the lead by four strokes over Phil Mickelson after a flawless round of 62. The
player, carded, four birdies in the front and four in the back alongside a vicious eagle at the 15th, which is regarded as the toughest hole at the Quail Hallow Club.
McIlroy mentioned his stats in last year’s event and pointed at them and his love of the course as the reason behind his ease at the event. He is quoted as saying, “This is one of my favourite golf courses and one of my favourite events of the year. I'd
definitely be here.” McIlory has the uncanny ability to fire some low numbers in the last two rounds, when the pressure is at its maximum. This was a prime factor behind his amazing win last year.
He also talked about his drastic finish in the Masters and said that he learned a lot from its aftermath. McIlroy dropped to the 15th spot on the leader board on the final day after he fired a round in the 80s, while he led the field in the first
three rounds. Despite the humongous blow, the player took part in the May Bank Malaysian Open, which took place a week later. A similar scenario unfolded as the world saw the player rise in the opening rounds and then take a sudden dip to finish in third place.
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