Rory McIlroy revived his hopes of winning the PGA Championship with improved driving and a bogey-free round on Friday, then blamed a logjammed leaderboard on a poor course set-up.

Rory McIlroy once felt uncertain about his golf future, but says he now sees a "clear road" for more major titles entering the 2026 PGA Championship.

McIlroy labours to 74 as playing partners Jordan Spieth and Rahm steal early momentum