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Tennis World USA on MSNRory McIlroy on motivation: ‘If not for Portrush, then what else?’In an interview with the media, the famous golfer stressed that he is still hungry to win after winning the Masters.
Rory McIlroy's run since completing winning the 2025 Masters and completing career grand slam a couple months ago has largely been forgettable. Battling form and motivation since reaching the apex of his professional career,
Rory McIlroy finally spoke to the media at the U.S. Open Saturday. The reigning Masters champion argued he's "earned the right to do whatever" he choses.
Rory McIlroy admitted on Thursday that finding the motivation to work on his game has proven a bit difficult after getting the Masters' monkey off his back at this year's tournament.
Rory McIlroy is making no apologies for savoring the biggest accomplishment of his career, but insists Oakmont Country Club has his full attention this week.Since claiming his first Masters title in dramatic fashion in April,
A year ago, McIlroy skipped the Travelers and got lost by himself in Manhattan for a few days following his devastating U.S. Open loss at Pinehurst. This time, McIlroy is trying to recover from the intensity of what’s come with his Masters victory in April, which completed the career Grand Slam.
McIlroy's edge has been tough to rediscover, buried somewhere beneath the satisfaction of finally conquering Augusta National to become only the sixth player to win all four majors in his career.
Rory McIlroy won The Masters and has been performing poorly in the majors since, especially at the US Open. He knows that has to change.
Rory McIlroy finished tied-19th at the US Open, eight strokes behind JJ Spaun; McIlroy struggled for form and consistency since completing the career Grand Slam at The Masters in April; Watch McIlroy
The Masters champion said he had been struggling to find motivation and in his second round at Oakmont showed frustration, but made it to the weekend.