McIlroy will take a break from golf in the coming weeks after his final round heartache at the US Open
Following a heart-wrenching final round at the US Open, Rory McIlroy plans to take a short break from golf but is set to return for tournaments where he has historically excelled. After a challenging finale at Pinehurst, the Northern Irish golfer failed to secure what would have been his first major title in ten years.
However, on social media, he reflected on the experience, writing about "probably the toughest day" in his 17 years as a pro, reports the Irish Mirror. "As I said at the start of the tournament, I feel closer to winning my next major championship than I ever have," McIlroy posted on 'X'. READ MORE: Rory McIlroy prize money after missing out on US Open
The upcoming tournaments present an ideal opportunity for McIlroy to recover from the shock of his recent defeat. Last year, he clinched victory at the Genesis Scottish Open after four days of intense competition, delivering a stunning birdie-birdie finish to secure his second consecutive Rolex Series title and pocket a £1.25million prize.
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