Rory McIlroy has admitted that he hopes to turn his disappointing form around at this week's St Jude Classic.

The former world number one missed the cut for a third consecutive event at the recent Memorial Tournament in Ohio.

With the defence of his US Open title just one week away, the Northern Irishman hopes that he can improve his game in the coming days in Memphis, Tennessee.

"Getting here and playing the course this morning, and seeing how excited people are just to have us here, I'm really happy to be here," he said.

"I'm happy to get another competitive tournament in before next week. It'll be nice to turn around my form here this week and give myself a chance to win."

Last year's US Open triumph was McIlroy's first and only Major win of his career so far.