All articles tagged with #career grand slam
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Awful Announcing
Scott Van Pelt expressed confusion and disappointment over Rory McIlroy's recent aloof behavior and apparent disconnect with the golf community, especially after his career milestone and subsequent attitude shift, including skipping media sessions and distancing from key figures like Jack Nicklaus.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Rory McIlroy, having achieved the career Grand Slam with his Masters win, is uncertain about his future goals and is focusing on enjoying his current achievements and taking a tournament-by-tournament approach, rather than following a specific five-year plan.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
Phil Mickelson's potential final appearance at the U.S. Open is marked by a career filled with near-misses and heartbreaks, including six runner-up finishes, despite winning multiple majors. His quest for the career Grand Slam remains unfulfilled, and his future in the tournament is uncertain, possibly ending after this year.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Rory McIlroy appears to still be struggling with the disappointment of missing the cut at the Masters last month, with something seeming to be missing from his demeanor during his pre-tournament meeting with reporters at the PGA Championship. Despite feeling relaxed before the Masters, McIlroy shot a 5-over 77 in the second round and left Augusta early. He then skipped the PGA Tour’s “elevated’’ tournament at Hilton Head, voluntarily incurring a $3 million fine for doing that, citing personal reasons. McIlroy is still seeking his first major victory in nine years and his first since the 2014 PGA Championship.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Brooks Koepka leads The Masters by three strokes after the second round, a year on from trying to smash his car window after missing the cut. Koepka has battled multiple injuries and a drop in form since winning four majors between 2017 and 2019, but is now focused on a fifth major title and completing the career grand slam. Rory McIlroy's hopes of completing the career grand slam at Augusta National are fading after a disappointing first two rounds, while Tiger Woods' chances of making the cut remain in the balance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Rory McIlroy, who arrived at the Augusta National Golf Club "as relaxed as I ever have been coming in here," is likely to miss the cut at the 2023 Masters Tournament. McIlroy had five bogeys in the first 11 holes on Friday to finish five over par, and his quest for a career Grand Slam will probably have to wait one more year. Despite his past struggles at the Masters, McIlroy had expressed confidence and preparedness leading up to the tournament.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Rory McIlroy misses the cut for the second time in three years at the Masters 2023 after shooting 5 over in Round 2, ending his hopes of completing the career grand slam this year. McIlroy's poor performance was a stark contrast to his fantastic form coming into the tournament. He finished with a 36-hole total of 149, 17 strokes off the likely 36-hole leader Brooks Koepka.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Rory McIlroy returns to the Masters, the one tournament that has eluded him, as he continues his battle with himself. His issues are not physical, but mental, as he struggles to find the right headspace to let his physical abilities shine through. Despite being one of the best golfers in the world, he has yet to win the Masters and complete the career grand slam. His greatest battle is every first full week of April when he tussles with his own heart and his own psychological equilibrium.