Rory McIlroy has had a difficult month on and off the golf course, and will receive a heartwarming gesture upon his return to action at the Scottish Open
PGA Tour luminary Rory McIlroy is set to receive a much-needed boost of spirits as he heads to the Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club.
Compounding his professional frustrations, McIlroy's personal life has also been under strain with his divorce dominating the headlines off it. But the Northern Irish golfer will get a boost to his spirits with pleasant surprise awaiting him at Renaissance for the Scottish Open - a plaque commemorating his famous 2-iron from over 200 yards to land just 11 feet, leading to the winning birdie. "We just did it today," Jerry Sarvadi, the club founder, told Golf Week.
For now, McIlroy seems to be concentrating on mental recovery following his letdown at Pinehurst, opting out of tournaments such as the Travelers Championship and the Rocket Mortgage Classic, despite their enticing prize funds of $3.95 million and $1.66 million respectively, as part of his strategy to bounce back.
After a tough finish at the US Open, McIlroy took to social media to share his thoughts. He said: "Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I've had in my nearly 17 years as a professional golfer. Firstly, I'd like to congratulate Bryson. He is a worthy champion and exactly what professional golf needs right now. I think we can all agree on that.
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