McIlroy shot an opening 4-under 66 that featured six birdies and long drives. "I certainly can tidy a few things up," he said, "but overall a decent day.”

The McIlroy household is looking at a major life change in the near future, which eradicates any notion that the marriage is not healthy.

On a rainy, chilly day in which tee times were bumped up and preferred lies were in place, McIlroy shot 3-under 67. Added to his opening 66, he's at 7 under and five off Keith Mitchell's lead.

"It’s been amazing," said Masters champion Rory McIlroy. "I wish we played more tournaments up here," said Justin Thomas.

Rory McIlroy was only a few feet away from being hit by a golf ball during the early stages of his final round at the Truist Championship. The fans gathered around McIlroy's shot from the rough all ducked in unison when the 'fore' shout came, and although the stray ball bounced up and hit a policeman, everybody escaped unscathed.

Shane Lowry admits he's been inspired by Rory McIlroy's persistence as he seeks his first solo win for more than two-and-a-half years in the $20 million Truist Championship in Philadelphia.