Rory McIlroy roared back onto the golfing scene with a dominant victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, marking his 27th PGA Tour title and proving his doubters wrong. Despite narrowly missing out on major victories last year, McIlroy's determination to reclaim his place at the top seemed to ignite a fire within him, leading to a convincing two-shot win. Billy Horschel, who accurately predicted McIlroy's success, expressed his belief that this victory is just the beginning of a remarkable year for the Northern Irishman.
Billy Horschel's prediction that Rory McIlroy would kick off the new season with a bang has come true - following the Northern Irishman's stunning victory at Pebble Beach. Despite bagging five wins last year, including two on the PGA Tour, McIlroy was left without a major, narrowly missing out on both the US Open, as well as the Dubai Invitational.
The Northern Irishman's 11-year major drought seemed to fuel his fire as he clinched a two-shot win at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, marking his 27th PGA Tour triumph. Horschel had foreseen this success for McIlroy, suggesting last year's close calls would only spur him on. In October, the American said: 'Looking ahead I do believe something great is going to happen to Rory. READ MORE: Rory McIlroy's seven-word message to caddie during Pebble Beach win speaks volumes READ MORE:'Start as you mean to go on' says Rory McIlroy after famous win on PGA Tour 'The way Rory's handled this year and for not cracking following those like Bryson who got in his way at the US Open, and then what unfolded for him at the Irish Open and then the week later at Wentworth,' reports the Irish Star. 'It's why I feel next year could be a really incredible year for Rory.' With the Masters still eluding him, Horschel remains hopeful that McIlroy will complete his collection of major titles. 'I hope so for Rory's sake,' he continued. 'I know too well no-one deserves anything in this game and you must deserve it but you look at what Rory has done in the game of golf, he deserves to win golf's Grand Slam. 'Of course, you could say the same about Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and the likes of Phil Mickelson, I just feel that it would be great to see someone like Rory achieve the feat. I've seen Tiger achieve such a milestone, but then to have someone that I know as well and as admire like Rory would be unbelievable.' Reflecting on a year of mixed fortunes, the four-time major champ shared his thoughts on his performances: 'It's hard because on one hand, I sit here and I'm proud of what I've done this year, but then on the other hand I sit here and I am disappointed because of the ones I've let get away. 'I'd say it was a combination of everything. I wouldn't say it's specifically the putts. I wouldn't say it's specifically the club choices - I think it's a combination.'
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