A one - off at Sawgrass he could tolerate .
McIlroy was coming off the best run of his career , 13 top - fives in 15 events , culminating in a play - off defeat at Quail Hollow the week before .
A one - off at Sawgrass McIlroy could tolerate .
McIlroy was coming off the best run of his career , 13 top - fives in 15 events , culminating in a play - off defeat at Quail Hollow the week before .