Rory McIlroy targets another decade of competing for golf’s biggest prizes

Rory McIlroy feels the hunger for more success at “the biggest tournaments in the world” will keep him focused on remaining at the top of the game for the next decade.

The 36-year-old Northern Irishman delivered another memorable Masters victory on Sunday, becoming only the fourth player to win the prestigious title back-to-back at Augusta National.

Having already completed a long-awaited career grand slam last year as well as being a key member of Europe’s successful Ryder Cup squad, McIlroy has nothing left to prove – but holds no intentions of letting his mindset slip.

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“For me, it is the majors, it is Ryder Cups and it is the biggest tournaments in the world – that is what keeps me going and that is what is going to keep me going from 36 to when I am 45 for example,” McIlroy said in an interview with Sky Sports.

“I have the opportunity to do them all, which is amazing. I have won two Masters and two PGA Championships and I have got a chance to win two US Opens and two Opens.

“I said last year, after the grand slam, that everything else is sort of a cherry on top. Last year, after getting over that hurdle, I just feel like it makes the next few years of my career have potential and it is an amazing place to be.”

McIlroy is expected to again take some time off to recharge following his one-shot victory at Augusta ahead of world number one Scottie Scheffler.

On Monday it was confirmed Justin Rose had withdrawn from this week’s RBC Heritage PGA Tour event.

Englishman Rose – who lost a play-off to McIlroy at Augusta last year – held the lead on the back nine during Sunday’s final round, before