South Carolina, May 3 (BNA): Rory McIlroy’s disappointing performance at the Masters left the Northern Irishman needing a break from the match but the world number three said he was ready to return to the tour with a renewed focus on the remaining three. general specialties.
Reuters reports that McIlroy, who won the last of his four grand slams in 2014, was looking to become the sixth player to complete a career men’s grand slam at Augusta National but missed the cut by two points.
He then withdrew from RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, a decision that cost him $3 million and caused much criticism from fellow professionals. Read more
McIlroy told The Golf Channel on Tuesday that he needed time away. “Obviously, after Augusta’s disappointment, it’s been a mentally stressful 12 months, so it was good to try to separate and get away from her,” he said.
“I think it was a nice reset for me because I still need to realize there are three more majors this year and there’s a lot of play left,” added the 33-year-old, who will return at the Wells Fargo Championship this week. in North Carolina.
The PGA Championship, the second major tournament of the year, will be held later in May, followed by the US Open in June and The Open Championship in July.
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