Rory McIlroy shakes off rust heading to TPC Sawgrass

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A final-hole bogey took some of the glow away from Rory McIlroy’s round. So did the knowledge that had he kept it under par a day earlier at Quail Hollow Club, his Sunday charge would have meant much more.

But in a big-picture scenario, McIlroy’s 6-under-par 66 at the Wells Fargo Championship was a good sign for the world’s No. 3-ranked player, who came here trying to shake off rust and heads into a two-week stretch of tournaments on both sides of the Atlantic with some confidence.

It also left McIlroy itching to get back to Quail Hollow. The next time he does, it won’t be for the Wells Fargo Championship but the PGA Championship, which will be played here in 2017. McIlroy, who has four major titles, has won the PGA twice.

“Since I heard that the PGA was coming here a few years ago, it’s been one that I’ve been earmarking; I feel like it’s a really good chance for me,” said McIlroy, who made eight birdies on Sunday, the sixth time in his career here where he has at least that many. “The course is going to change somewhat from now until next year with a couple new holes and they’re going to put new grass on the greens.

“But anytime I walk back here I always feel comfortable. Great memories. I feel like I’ll always have a chance to contend and it’s definitely one next year, the ’17 PGA, I’d love to get my name on that Wanamaker (Trophy). I’m pretty excited about coming back here for a major championship, put it that …

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