Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland runs down to the par 3 green during the pro am event prior to The Barclay1s at The Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey. AFP PHOTO
PARAMUS, United States: Top-ranked Rory McIlroy tries to become only the fifth player in PGA history to win four consecutive starts when the season-ending US tour playoffs begin on Thursday (Friday in Manila) with The Barclays.