Scan reveals stretched ligaments for McIlroy
Feb. 9, 2010 - 1:45 PM ET
Rory McIlroy learned that he has stretched ligaments from Monday's back scan.
McIlroy's agent, Chubby Chandler, told the Associated Press that his client is still a go for next week's WGC-Match Play. McIlroy will rest and receive therapy in advance of his first start as a member of the PGA Tour. Chandler added that the 20-year-old gets an annual exam on his back as a precaution. Clearly, youth cannot overcome overuse, so McIlroy will need to do a better job of moderating practice with competition. This could very well be his greatest challenge as he juggles two tours this year.