Rory McIlroy steps onto the tee this week at the PGA Championship, carrying the hopes of adding a seventh major title to his already legendary career. Fresh off his second consecutive Masters victory in April, the 37-year-old Northern Irishman has proven he's more than just a great golfer—he's a true icon of the game. But legends don't rest on their laurels, and McIlroy has made it clear he's chasing history: he wants to complete the Grand Slam for a second time.

With two PGA Championship wins already under his belt, a third would be a sweet addition to his trophy case. Despite a rough patch at Quail Hollow last week, McIlroy is heavily favored to shine at Aronimink this week. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he addressed a hot topic swirling around the tournament: Could the PGA Championship benefit from switching from stroke play to match play?

The idea has gained traction as the PGA seeks a stronger identity. Some believe match play could inject fresh excitement into the event. When a reporter floated the idea—along with moving the tournament to iconic courses like Pebble Beach and Cypress Point—McIlroy couldn't help but smile. "Sounds amazing. I thought we didn't like 54-hole tournaments, though," he joked. "Any opportunity to play Cypress Point would be good with me, absolutely."

He continued, "Match play has been a big talking point, possibly for The Tour Championship at the end of the year going forward. I think match play is the purest form of the game. It's a shame we don't have any match play really on the schedule apart from the Ryder Cup or the Presidents Cup. It would be nice to get some more match play on the schedule for sure."

But there are real challenges to consider. Switching to match play could mean the world's best—like Scottie Scheffler—might bow out early in a first-round upset. Imagine a major championship without the top stars in the mix. It's a risk that might shake up tradition, but for McIlroy, the allure of match play's raw, head-to-head drama is hard to ignore. As the golf world watches this week, the debate over the PGA's future is just getting started.