In his first interview of the week, Rory McIlroy reminds the press of his recent run of good U.S. Open performances and says that he feels good about being back. He acknowledged that he can overlook his wedges and that performance around the green is critical on a Pinehurst No. 2. He shared his respect for World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Padraig Harrington, yet he still believes that title of 'most successful European in the game' is within his reach before he puts down his clubs.

AUDIO COURTESY OF THE USGA