His raw talent has never been in question, but so many chances have slipped by since his last major triumph a decade ago now
This was the moment. The date was July 17, 2022, the venue was the Old Course at St Andrews. The climax of the 150th Open Championship was in full swing and destiny was calling for Rory McIlroy. But the overnight leader played as if history weighed too heavily on his shoulders and it was Cam Smith, the Aussie on the verge of a sensational move to LIV, who stormed to victory. Smith had started the day four shots behind McIlroy.
READ MORE: Rory McIlroy named in Sunday Times Rich List as Northern Ireland's wealthiest people revealed When you consider McIlroy's life and career in the 10 years since he has last won a major, normal is the last word you would use to describe it. And McIlroy has managed to stay right at the heart of the action. He has competed consistently at the very top of the elite end of the game despite some inevitable slumps.
But as each spring passed, winning that first major of the year became a more difficult task. Speaking four years ago, Nicklaus addressed McIlroy's fruitless search.
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