June 18th 2024.
After his devastating loss at the US Open on Sunday, Rory McIlroy has finally broken his silence and announced that he will be taking a break from professional golf for a few weeks. The World No.2 entered the final round trailing Bryson DeChambeau by three shots, but managed to take the lead in the closing stages at Pinehurst. However, his hopes for a fifth major title were crushed when he missed two short putts in the final three holes.
As DeChambeau celebrated his victory on the 18th hole, McIlroy left the venue without speaking to the media. But now, the 35-year-old has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the tough day he had. "Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I've had in my nearly 17 years as a professional golfer," he wrote. McIlroy also congratulated DeChambeau on his win, calling him a worthy champion and exactly what professional golf needs.
Reflecting on his performance, McIlroy admitted that he will be regretting his missed putts on the final day of the tournament. However, he also chose to focus on the positives of the week, which he believes far outweigh the negatives. Originally listed to play in this week's Travelers Championships, McIlroy has now withdrawn and will be returning to defend his title at the Scottish Open in mid-July before the Open Championship.
Despite the disappointment, McIlroy remains optimistic about his future in golf. "As I said at the start of the tournament, I feel closer to winning my next major championship than I ever have," he continued. "The one word that I would describe my career as is resilient. I've shown my resilience over and over again in the last 17 years and I will again." He also revealed that he will be taking a break from the game to process everything and prepare for his upcoming tournaments.
In addition to his US Open loss, McIlroy has also faced personal struggles in the past month, with news of his divorce from wife Erica Stoll being announced before the US PGA Championship. However, the couple has since called off the divorce and have decided to work on their marriage. "Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together," McIlroy confirmed in a statement last week. "Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning."
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