Google Maps estimates that it would take 58 hours by car to drive from Los Angeles Country Club, California, to TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut.
Rory McIlroy did not drive to the Travelers Championship the week after he lost the U.S. Open to Wyndham by one stroke. He emptied his bag and emptied out his locker on Sunday. McIlroy spent the night in Los Angeles, drank a few glasses red wine and went to bed. He flew east the next morning. The four-time major champion went to Florida to rest, see his family and recover instead of Connecticut.
McIlroy told TPC River Highlands on Wednesday that he tries to adjust as quickly as possible. “I didn’t do that well on Monday because I watched TV and then it was suddenly midnight [in Florida] while it was 9 pm back there, and I didn’t feel tired.”
Royal Liverpool Golf Club is the destination for many of the world’s top players who have traveled from Asia, Africa and Europe. Many of the best players in the world have travelled from Australia, South America, and North America to compete for Claret Jug.
