Rory McIlroy speaks after Round 2 of The Genesis Invitational 2026 at Riviera, posting a bogey-free 65 to reach -11 and put himself in prime position heading into the weekend.
Rory explains how he “tidied everything up” after last week’s big numbers, highlights clutch par saves when the course turned back into the wind (holes 12–16), and breaks down Riviera’s tricky mix of cold, wind, soft greens… and serious speed.
Best quote of the interview? Rory’s honest takeaway on course management:
“There’s no Pacific Ocean to hit it into around this golf course, so that helps.” 😄
He also discusses:
Why it’s hard to hit it close when greens are soft but fast
Controlling spin + trajectory in changing wind
Birdie strategy (par-5s, par-3s) and why “pars on some holes are good”
Why players who thrive at Augusta often play well at Riviera
His plans around Augusta week (ANWA + Drive, Chip & Putt)
👇 Do you think the winning score at Riviera will be lower or higher than usual with these conditions?
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Mellow Rory.