Rory McIlroy has another Masters and little else the rest of the majors

SOUTHPORT, England: Rory McIlroy has been down this road before — the thrill of being the Masters champion and not much else to celebrate the rest of the year.
McIlroy was never part of the conversation at British Open — except for his critical comments of how Bryson DeChambeau handled a rules violation — and one last bogey gave him a 71 on Sunday to finish in a tie for 40th at Royal Birkdale.
A year ago, when he won the Masters to complete his life goal of the career Grand Slam, he struggled to find the next mountain and never contended. This year, he had a chance Sunday afternoon at the PGA Championship but otherwise was middle of the pack.
“This season feels very similar to last season,” McIlroy said.

“Obviously won the first major of the year, fell off a little bit after that. But still, any time you win a major in a year, you have to be pleased about that.”
McIlroy, who took three weeks off the Masters, said he hasn’t taken time to celebrate winning his second green jacket.

His daughter has a month before school starts and he plans to enjoy the rest of the summer holiday before returning to the PGA Tour postseason.
McIlroy has set a few targets, adding majors to the six he already has won with an eye on the most historic venues. Next year, the US Open is at Pebble Beach and the British Open is at St.

Andrews.
“Can’t wait,” he said.
In the meantime, he has his eyes on two tour titles — the FedEx Cup and the Race to Dubai. He only has to reach the Tour Championship in Atlanta for a shot at a fourth FedEx Cup title.