Chiba (Japan): Rory McIlroy says things are "all good" with Brooks Koepka -- but the Northern Irishman doesn't need a reminder that he hasn't won a major in five years. World number one Koepka made worldwide headlines at the CJ Cup in South Korea last week after scotching the notion of a burgeoning rivalry with second-ranked McIlroy. "What Brooks said wasn't wrong," McIlroy told the Golf Channel during an exhibition match at Narashino Country Club, venue for this week's Zozo Championship in Japan.

McIlroy was responding after the American told AFP in an excusive interview: "I've been out here for, what, five years. Rory hasn't won a major since I've been on the PGA Tour. So I just don't view it as a rivalry." The comments lit up social media and made worldwide headlines, so McIlroy's response was eagerly awaited. When it came, it was measured. "He's been the best player for a couple years, four majors.