The article discusses the career of Rory McIlroy, a professional golfer from Northern Ireland. The article highlights his achievements and struggles in various majors, including:
* 2011 Masters: McIlroy had a disappointing performance at the Masters, shooting 80-78-72-68 to finish 10th, just five strokes behind winner Charl Schwartzel.
* US Open (2012): McIlroy won his first major title at Congressional, beating K.J. Choi by two strokes in a playoff.
* PGA Championship (2012): McIlroy won his second consecutive major, defeating Jason Day and Brandt Snedeker by one stroke.
* The Open Championship (2014): McIlroy won his third major title, beating Justin Rose by three strokes.
The article also discusses McIlroy's struggles in the Masters, where he has had 10 top-10 finishes but still lacks a green jacket. McIlroy's best finish at Augusta was runner-up in 2022, behind Scottie Scheffler.
McIlroy has spoken about his struggles at Augusta, including his disappointing performance in 2011 and how it motivated him to work harder and eventually achieve success in other majors. He has also credited his coach, Michael Bannon, for helping him develop a more consistent game.
The article concludes by noting that time is still on McIlroy's side, and he remains one of the top players in the world. Despite his struggles at Augusta, McIlroy continues to work towards achieving his goal of winning the Masters and completing golf's career grand slam.
Key statistics:
* 2011 Masters: Finished 10th, five strokes behind winner Charl Schwartzel
* US Open (2012): Won by two strokes in a playoff
* PGA Championship (2012): Won by one stroke
* The Open Championship (2014): Won by three strokes
* Masters runner-up finish (2022): Lost to Scottie Scheffler by five strokes
* 2011 Masters: McIlroy had a disappointing performance at the Masters, shooting 80-78-72-68 to finish 10th, just five strokes behind winner Charl Schwartzel.
* US Open (2012): McIlroy won his first major title at Congressional, beating K.J. Choi by two strokes in a playoff.
* PGA Championship (2012): McIlroy won his second consecutive major, defeating Jason Day and Brandt Snedeker by one stroke.
* The Open Championship (2014): McIlroy won his third major title, beating Justin Rose by three strokes.
The article also discusses McIlroy's struggles in the Masters, where he has had 10 top-10 finishes but still lacks a green jacket. McIlroy's best finish at Augusta was runner-up in 2022, behind Scottie Scheffler.
McIlroy has spoken about his struggles at Augusta, including his disappointing performance in 2011 and how it motivated him to work harder and eventually achieve success in other majors. He has also credited his coach, Michael Bannon, for helping him develop a more consistent game.
The article concludes by noting that time is still on McIlroy's side, and he remains one of the top players in the world. Despite his struggles at Augusta, McIlroy continues to work towards achieving his goal of winning the Masters and completing golf's career grand slam.
Key statistics:
* 2011 Masters: Finished 10th, five strokes behind winner Charl Schwartzel
* US Open (2012): Won by two strokes in a playoff
* PGA Championship (2012): Won by one stroke
* The Open Championship (2014): Won by three strokes
* Masters runner-up finish (2022): Lost to Scottie Scheffler by five strokes