Northern Irishman disconsolate after extending his 10-year wait for an elusive fifth Major
Rory McIlroy after finishing his final round of the US Open at Pinehurst on Sunday. Photograph: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
The Northern Irishman, who was clearly disconsolate after extending his 10-year wait for an elusive fifth Major, has withdrawn from this week’s Travelers Championship in Connecticut. “The one word that I would describe my career as is resilient. I’ve shown my resilience over and over again in the last 17 years and I will again.
In 20 previous top-10 finishes in major championships since his last victory in the 2014 US PGA, McIlroy has never had the title within his grasp with just a handful of holes to play in the manner that he did on Sunday. “ a devastating loss for any player, not just Rory. It’s absolutely devastating. Rory has faltered coming down the stretch.”Rory McIlroy choked at the US Open and he has nobody to blame but himselfUS Open: Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Bryson DeChambeau claims title at PinehurstDoctor’s bankruptcy over €275,000 debt extended for seven years after failure to co-operate
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