Northern Ireland superstar Rory McIlroy reflected on the dramatic situation after his first major championship in a decade slipped away at the US Open at Pinehurst. turn of events
Rory McIlroy came agonizingly close to ending his long wait for a second major when he finished second at the US Open at Pinehurst Resort
Rory McIlroy admitted he made a mistake not telling the event media after he lost his first major in painful circumstances to a decade-long victory at the US Open.
The Northern Irishman ended his 10-year drought like never before when he led proceedings at Pinehurst No. 2 after just five holes in June. However, he bogeyed two of the final three holes to surrender the victory to Bryson DeChambeau in a dramatic end to the North Carolina showpiece.
Seeking the fifth major championship of his illustrious career that stretches back to the 2014 PGA Championship, he heads into the Royal Troon Open hoping to finally live up to his expectations. Now the 35-year-old has reflected on the events of this summer’s US Open as he gave an insight into his state of mind during his visit to Scotland.
Reflecting on the aftermath of the heartbreak at Pinehurst, he admitted that his decision to shut down the media after the event may have been a mistake. He told the Guardian: “Maybe one downside of not talking [to the media] was that you had three weeks of speculation.
“He should have done that, he should have done that, but we’ll never know because he did it. don’t say’. I trust the people around me. I don’t need to seek outside counsel. If the tournament ends after 68 holes, people will call me the best golfer in the world.”
Despite that complaint, it’s clear McIlroy is in upbeat mood as he bids to win the Open for a decade. From his victory at Royal Liverpool, he said: “You have to be an eternal optimist. Let’s say you play 25 events a year and win three of them. You are one of the best players in history. We lose more than we win..
