McIlroy even now in it, feels he can contend

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Tied for 49th and battling a balky putter, Rory McIlroy remained upbeat about his odds of contending on the season’s last key championship.
“If I did not really feel I could contend I possibly would not be playing,” he said.
.In fact, in spite of a heat index close to triple digits, McIlroy prepared to commit some time on Atlanta Athletic Club’s exercise placing green. “It’s possibly the only factor I can perform perfect now is strike some putts.”
As for Saturday, McIlroy seemed optimistic about actively playing the relaxation in the week. He’s presently at three more than par however the reduce is very likely to leap to four more than or more.
“As extended since it does not really feel any even worse then I ought to be fine,” he said.