Rory McIlroy rues missed putts, taking time off after U.S. Open collapse

Rory McIlroy rues missed putts, taking time off after U.S. Open collapse

McIlroy's last major championship victory came in August 2014 at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy to 'take a few weeks away' from golf after saying final round at US Open was his 'toughest day' in the sport

Rory McIlroy has said he will "take a few weeks away" from golf after describing his final-round heartbreak at the US Open as his "toughest day" as a professional in the sport.

Rory McIlroy to 'take time off' from golf after heartbreaking one-stroke loss at US Open

Ace golfer Rory McIlroy is taking time off from the sport. His comments came a day after he came excruciatingly close to winning his fifth major at the 2024 US Open. The golfer eventually lost the title to Bryson DeChambeau by one stroke. "I’m going to take a few weeks away from the game to process everything and build myself back up for my defense of the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Troon," McIlroy said in a statement.

Rory McIlroy takes short break from golf after US Open meltdown

Rory McIlroy breaks silence after heartbreaking US Open collapse

Rory McIlroy has finally spoken after his US Open meltdown (Picture: Getty) Rory McIlroy has announced he will step back from professional golf for a few weeks as the World No.2 broke his silence following his gut-wrenching collapse at the US Open on Sunday. McIlroy entered the final round trailing America’s Bryson DeChambeau by three shots but found himself with a two-shot lead entering the closing stages at Pinehurst. However, the Northern Iri…

McIlroy to take short break from golf after U.S. Open heartbreak

"I've shown my resilience over and over again in the last 17 years and I will again," the golfer said in the wake of Sunday's loss.