(CNN) -- When Jack Nicklaus gives you advice, it pays to listen. Rory McIlroy did so last year, and he won his first major tournament. 

Now, having missed three cuts in a row ahead of his U.S. Open title defense next week, the world No. 2 has again acted on the wisdom of one of golf's greatest champions. 

McIlroy had intended to pay his first visit to the host course, San Francisco's Olympic Club, just days before the season's second major tees off. 

But after a joint interview with Nicklaus, hosted by Shane O'Donoghue of CNN's Living Golf show, the 23-year-old decided to go there early and use the free window that opened up when he missed the weekend action at the Memorial Tournament run by the "Golden Bear." 

McIlroy had planned to go straight from Muirfield Village to Memphis for this week's St. Jude Classic in the hope that more competitive play would help restore the form that has made him the world's most exciting young player. 

But it was Nicklaus, winner of a record 18 major titles and joined by Tiger Woods on Sunday in second place on the PGA Tour roll of honor with 73 victories, pointed him in the right direction. 

"My wife has always had a statement, which is: 'There is no excuse for not being prepared,' " the 72-year-old said. 

"I know that there were times when I wasn't prepared and I got exactly what I deserved -- nothing." 

Woods revealed after his victory on Sunday that he had visited Olympic before the Memorial, and that it had been perfect preparation.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. When did Rory McIlroy intend to first visit the golf club?
2. At what point did Rory McIlroy figure he would see the golf club for the first time?
3. 
Q2:
1. Where did Rory McIlroy plan to go after Muirfield Village?
2. What city was Rory McIlroy going to travel to post Muirfield Village?
3. 
Q3:
1. How many titles does Jack Nicklaus have under his belt?
2. What is the number of titles bearing Jack Nicklaus' name?
3. 
Q4:
1. Does Jack Nicklaus give sage advice?
2. Is it a good idea to listen when Jack Nicklaus gives advice?
3. 
Q5:
1. Who won a tournament for the first time?
2. Who came out victorious in a tournament for the first time?
3. 
Q6:
1. What is an event that will happen in a week?
2. What is taking place next week?
3. 
Q7:
1. What title has Rory McIlroy earned?
2. Which title has been bestowed upon Rory McIlroy?
3. 
Q8:
1. Who is in charge of the Memorial Tournament?
2. Who keeps the Memorial Tournament going?
3. 
Q9:
1. Who is the source of the quote there is no excuse for being unprepared?
2. Who says that its inexcusable not to be prepared?
3. 
Q10:
1. What is the number of victories under Tiger Woods belt?
2. How many times has Tiger Woods been the victor?
3. 
