Although it is really too hard to imagine that Rory will win the trophy after all, there are fanatics of this sport who believe that the Northern Irishman can excel in the next two rounds.

Masters champion Rory McIlroy rode his luck as he made an error-strewn start to his bid for back-to-back major titles in the 107th US PGA Championship. McIlroy’s nerve-shredding victory at Augusta National made him just the sixth male golfer to complete a career grand slam and gave him a fifth major title, one behind Sir Nick Faldo.

The Northern Irishman went from favorite at Quail Hollow to struggling off the tee. It might be more than a coincidence.