Rory McIlroy is considering visiting the ‘Rocky Steps’ in Philadelphia as he looks to prove he is fighting fit for the US Open.
He has lacked punch this season, losing his status as world No1 to Tiger Woods, and claiming only two top-10 finishes in 11 starts.
However, McIlroy (left) insists he is close to rediscovering the form that saw him win by eight shots with a record 16 under par total at Congressional in 2011.
“I’ve been seeing a lot of positive signs in my game the last few weeks,” said the Northern Ireland golfer.
Asked what he would do to relax off the course this week, McIlroy added: “I was half thinking of going to the ‘Rocky Steps’ in the city and going to run up those.”
The steps outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art were made famous during the Rocky films with Sylvester Stallone’s eponymous character using them as part of his boxing training.
