Rory McIlroy said while he would prefer to have spectators at this year's PGA Championship, he acknowledged that when grouped with fan favorite Tiger Woods, it does provide a welcome relief from the usual mania.
Woods and McIlroy were grouped with world number one Justin Thomas in the first two rounds of the major, which is being held without fans due to the COVID-19 crisis.But a few dozen die-hard fans were able to catch a glimpse of the trio teeing off on TPC Harding Park's 12th hole by peering through tears in a canvas covering of a chain-link fence."100per cent" McIlroy said with a laugh when asked if it is easier to play alongside Woods without the usual commotion.
"Even the 12th hole, the tee box there alongside the road, Tiger gets on the tee and everyone goes crazy and you have to wait for them to settle down.
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