Rory McIlroy goes for back-to-back majors at the PGA Championship
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Major Difference For Rory McIlroy At PGA After Winning Masters
Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters to complete a long-sought career Grand Slam will change how he feels going into other majors, starting at next week's PGA Championship. World number two McIlroy defeated England's Justin Rose last month at Augusta National to capture his fifth major title, and first since 2014, to finally take the green jacket and complete the career Slam. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan with wins in all four major tournaments.
Justin Rose (illness), Michael Kim (back) withdraw from Truist - ESPN
Masters runner-up Justin Rose withdrew from the Truist Championship before Saturday's third round because of an illness.
Major Difference For Rory McIlroy At PGA After Winning Masters
Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters to complete a long-sought career Grand Slam will change how he feels going into other majors, starting at next week's PGA Championship. World number two McIlroy defeated England's Justin Rose last month at Augusta National to capture his fifth major title, and first since 2014, to finally take the green jacket and complete the career Slam. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan with wins in all four major tournaments.
Rory McIlroy says ‘defeating my own mind’ was key to Masters victory
Rory McIlroy believes “defeating my own mind” was key to winning the Masters and will take “nothing but positive vibes” into next week’s US PGA Championship.
Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Wyndham Clark, Max Homa join RBC Canadian Open field
Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Wyndham Clark and Max Homa were all added to the RBC Canadian Open field this afternoon.
Rory McIlroy’s well-wishers included two US presidents after Masters success
Rory McIlroy is humbled that his tale of perseverance in completing the career grand slam has touched people from “all walks of life” – including two US presidents.
Rory McIlroy to return to action after Masters win for New Orleans title defence
Rory McIlroy will make his first appearance since winning the Masters when he defends his Zurich Classic of New Orleans title next week.