Rory McIlroy has big shoes to fill at the PGA: His own to help with a blister

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, lines up his shot on the 12th green during a PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, attends to his right foot on the fourth tee during a PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Scottie Scheffler speaks with the media after a PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ryo Hisatsune, of Japan, hits out of the bunker on the 16th green during a PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jordan Spieth practices on the sixth green during a PGA Championship golf tournament practice round at Aronimink Golf Club, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Newtown Square, PA. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)