Relaxed enough to rip off a toenail - McIlroy's unusual US PGA preparation

Rory McIlroy is reportedly in a more relaxed and open mindset heading into the US PGA Championship, in contrast to his withdrawn and media-averse demeanor during the previous year's tournament. BBC Sport's Iain Carter notes the shift in McIlroy's attitude, highlighting an anecdote about him being relaxed enough to rip off a toenail as part of his unusual preparation. The piece suggests McIlroy is approaching this year's major in a noticeably more positive and settled frame of mind.