Overview

• Rory McIlroy will defend his title at the Truist Championship, now hosted at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course due to Quail Hollow hosting next week's PGA Championship.
• McIlroy's recent Masters victory completed his career Grand Slam and ended an 11-year major drought, solidifying his place in golf history.
• The 36-year-old golfer expressed confidence and a more relaxed mindset heading into the PGA Championship, a venue where he has won four times before.
• This week's Truist Championship serves as a key tune-up for McIlroy, who cut his planned break short to return to competitive play.
• The PGA Championship field will include notable LIV Golf players like Dustin Johnson, reflecting ongoing integration within professional golf.