Rory McIlroy's Pebble Beach victory came with a few terrific quotes, an oddly timed letter and the promise of more intrigue ...

In an all-Rory McIlroy edition, the SI Golf staff also debates his comments on PGA Tour courses and schedule size.

Charley Hoffman gave his thoughts to PGA Tour players on how to increase interest in the sport, and the world No. 3 felt some of the points were aimed at him.

Asked why he changed golf balls from TaylorMade’s TP5x to the softer TP5 model, Rory McIlroy said, “I thought, you know, I've got four rounds this week, no cut, you know, may as well give it a ...