Rory McIlroy was on the practice range Tuesday at Pebble Beach, ready to begin his PGA Tour season. Rex Hoggard and Eamon Lynch discuss what will motivate the defending AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am champion in 2026.
McIlroy: 'Playing catch up' in Pebble Beach return
Rory McIlroy spoke to Golf Channel's Todd Lewis ahead of his first round at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, his first PGA Tour event this year. McIlroy, the tournament's defending champion, also discussed Tour changes over the last several years and why they appealed to Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed.
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