McIlroy gets coaching help at Merion

Rory McIlroy

ROCHESTER (New York): World number two Rory McIlroy is off to Merion for two US Open practice rounds this week after a talk with coach Dave Stockton to try and help his golf game before next week’s Major showdown.

The 24-year-old from Northern Ireland, who won his first Major title at the 2011 US Open, spoke on Monday at Oak Hill, where he will defend his most recent Major triumph at the 95th PGA Championship in August.