Rory McIlroy is facing his toughest battle yet – against himself. The Northern Irish golfer has been struggling to regain his form since winning the Masters in April, and he’s now preparing for the U.S. Open at Oakmont.
McIlroy, who spent a decade searching for the final jewel in his career Grand Slam, admitted that he’s having trouble getting motivated and grinding like he did before the Masters. His recent performances have been disappointing, including a missed cut by a mile at the RBC Canadian Open.
The problem lies not just with McIlroy’s game, but also with his equipment. He was thrown off his rhythm when his longtime gamer driver failed a time check, leading to struggles on the course. However, he’s found a new solution that he plans to stick with for the week.
McIlroy’s biggest rival, Scottie Scheffler, is playing better than ever, having won three of his last starts by four or more strokes. This has put pressure on McIlroy, who needs to find a way to regain his form if he wants to win at Oakmont.
Despite struggling, McIlroy remains focused on his goals. He wants to win an away Ryder Cup and Olympic gold, as well as become the best European player ever. With five majors already under his belt, he’s within reach of Seve Ballesteros’ record for most major victories by a European player.
McIlroy begins his U.S. Open journey on Thursday at 7:40 a.m. ET on Oakmont’s 10th tee. Can he regain his form and make history at the historic venue? Only time will tell.
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