At his rented house late Sunday night on Kiawah Island, Rory Mc- Ilroy collapsed on a couch, drank a Diet Coke, checked out text messages and scrolled through is Twitter feed. On the floor, as
the room filled with celebrants for the after-party for McIlroy’s runaway victory in the PGA Championship, a large
crate was rolled in and the PGA of America staff readied the
Wanamaker Trophy for shipping. Still in the clothes he wore
BY TIM ROSAFORTE
on the course, hat off, hair bushy, with everything swirling
around him, all young Rory wanted was to sink into the sofa
and unwind by watching the replay of Golf Channel’s “Live
From.” He was not partying like a rock star.
“I’m tired,” said the 23-year-old, now halfway to a career
Grand Slam.
Monday’s schedule included a 7 a.m. wakeup for a photo
shoot, followed by a trip to Cincinnati for a visit with
girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki. In contrast, McIlroy’s long
Sunday had begun with a weigh-in to settle a bet he had
