Rory McIlroy is pleased along with his recreation as he prepares to problem for a primary Genesis Invitational success on the Riviera Nation Membership.
The world quantity two will tee off on Thursday with Tommy Fleetwood and Collin Morikawa, who’s coming off his victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am final Sunday.
McIlroy completed in a tie for 14th, 5 photographs behind Morikawa however hitting a formidable final-round 64 as he builds as much as the defence of his Masters title in April.
“I am working by that first little bit of the yr the place I am making an attempt to shake a little bit of rust off,” mentioned the five-time main winner.
“I learnt lots about my recreation final week. I performed nicely for lots of it however made some huge numbers which put me out of competition on Sunday.
“I really feel there’s sufficient good in there for me to be inspired going on the market this week.
“I feel the truth that I am hitting loads of good photographs, placing it shut and changing loads of putts, that has to offer me confidence not only for this week however going ahead.”
McIlroy’s greatest end within the event got here 4 years in the past when he resulted in joint tenth.
