A relaxed Rory McIlroy says he’s more motivated than ever after Masters repeat
Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don’t let that be confused with complacency.
CHARLOTTE, N. C. — Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion.
Just don’t let that be confused with complacency. The world’s No. 2-ranked player said he feels “more motivated” than ever heading into a major stretch that includes the PGA Championship outside Philadelphia and the U.
S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. First up though is the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, where McIlroy earned his first PGA Tour victory 16 years ago and has won four times.
“I’m excited for the road ahead,” the six-time major champion said after his Pro-Am round. It’s been more than three weeks since McIlroy slipped on the green jacket for a second time after becoming just the fourth player in 90 years to go back-to-back at the Masters. He described this year’s post-Masters break from golf as “less hectic” than last year’s whirlwind tour.