Schauffele: Rory McIlroy in 'tough spot' due to intense microscope

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As someone who has held the unofficial title of "best player yet to win a major," Xander Schauffele can empathize with Rory McIlroy's decision not to compete at this week's Travelers Championship.

On the heels of missing a pair of short putts over the final three holes on Sunday to finish secondby a stroke to Bryson DeChambeau at the U.S. Open, McIlroy left Pinehurst No. 2 with