Rory McIlroy Takes Break Post Heartbreaking U.S. Open Loss

Golfing Ace Rory McIlroy Takes Hiatus After Heartbreaking U.S. Open Performance

Rory McIlroy, the golf superstar, has announced a three-week break from competitive play following his crushing final round at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. The Northern Irishman’s fifth major championship slip-up came as he missed two putts from within three feet, allowing Bryson DeChambeau to clinch his second U.S. Open title.

McIlroy, a four-time major champion, congratulated DeChambeau on his victory, acknowledging the LIV golfer as a “deserving champion” and “exactly what professional golf needs right now.” The 17-year veteran reflected on his career’s resilience, vowing to bounce back stronger for the upcoming Genesis Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Troon.

“The one word that I would describe my career as is resilient,” McIlroy wrote in a social media post. “I’ve shown my resilience over and over again in the last 17 years and I will again. 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.”

The Genesis Scottish Open is scheduled for July 11-14 at The Renaissance Club. McIlroy entered the final round of the U.S. Open just three shots behind DeChambeau, but the two were tied at 6-under par by the tournament’s conclusion. McIlroy’s back-to-back three-putts on the 16th and 18th holes ultimately sealed his fate, as DeChambeau’s clutch up-and-down from the bunker on the final hole secured the victory.

Prior to his short-range misses at the 16th, McIlroy had been a perfect 496-for-496 from inside three feet, according to The Athletic’s Justin Ray. Despite not winning a major since 2014, the Northern Irishman has 21 top-10 finishes in golf’s premier events during that span.

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