The Real Reason Rory Can’t Win Another Major!

Rory McIlroy’s golf career has teetered on the edge, especially after the haunting defeat he faced in the U.S. Open this weekend, maintaining his decade-long record of losing majors. McIlroy’s drought has been marked by consistently strong performances in majors, yet he remains stuck on four major championship titles. His near-miss at Pinehurst No. 2, where he bogeyed three of his last five holes, adds to his long list of agonizing finishes. Now, McIlroy must prepare for the next major event, but can he overcome this history of close calls?

After his latest defeat, Rory McIlroy chose to avoid the press, sparking criticism. Instead of facing the media, he left Pinehurst without giving any interviews, leading many to question his professionalism. Rory later addressed the incident on social media, congratulating Bryson DeChambeau and expressing his determination to bounce back. He plans to return for the Genesis Scottish Open and the British Open, promising to come back stronger.

Rory isn’t the first golfer to experience a heart-wrenching loss. Comparing his situation to Phil Mickelson’s 2006 U.S. Open defeat and Greg Norman’s 1996 Masters collapse, we discuss how past champions handled their failures. Scott Van Pelt highlighted the significance of McIlroy’s silence, suggesting that facing the media after such a loss is crucial. Rory’s decision to address his fans on social media shows a different approach, one that might help him come back stronger.

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Ever seen a sure thing turn sour? That’s exactly what went down with Rory McIlroy this past weekend. Just when everyone thought Rory had it in the bag, the game took a wild turn, leaving fans and haters alike in total shock. In today’s deep dive we’re getting into the real tea: why Rory bailed on facing the press when the going got tough. Stick around as we explain how dodging tough talks might be Rory’s biggest miss yet, and see what he could learn from golf’s most memorable comebacks—and faceplants—who stood tall even when the chips were down. Welcome to the Golf Caddy, your gossip place for all the golf drama you can’t get enough of. Before we get into today’s focus, we’d love to hear from you: what do you think has a bigger impact on a golfer’s legacy: their performance in the game or how they handle the aftermath of a collapse? Do you believe avoiding the media helps or harms an athlete in the long run? Feel free to drop by in the comment section below, we’ll be reading along! Major Meltdown: Rory’s Rough Day Wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Rory McIlroy’s golf career has go ne to the edge of breaking, especially after the haunting defeat he faced in the U.S. Open this weekend, maintaining his decade-long record of losing. When Rory McIlroy won his fourth major at the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla, the golf world prepared itself for the next Tiger Woods. The expectations were indeed high, with the question being not when Rory would win another, but how many he’d win in his career. A decade later, Rory still remains stuck on four major championship titles, a reality that golf fans in 2014 wouldn’t have believed. McIlroy’s drought has been a period of time characterized by consistently strong performances in majors, with yet another on Sunday’s second-place finish; his 21st top 10 over in one of golf’s biggest events. Sadly, Rory McIlroy’s 10-year wait for a fifth major championship victory continued on Sunday, after the Northern Irishman was pipped by Bryson DeChambeau in agonizing fashion. Having headed into the final round at Pinehurst No. 2 three shots behind, McIlroy found himself two shots clear of the field with just five holes to play. It proved to be a final stretch to forget for the 2011 champion though, after bogeying three of his last five holes, with two short missed putts. The first of his brutal misses came at the par-four 16th, as the Northern Irishman’s putt for par from inside three-feet failed to drop. This was the first time this season he had missed from such a distance, having holed his previous 496 attempts. The heartache however was far from over, as the same fate followed at the 18th, where a harsh break to the right saw him add a bogey to his card once again. Minutes later DeChambeau made his way up the 18th, making a remarkable up-and-down from the sand to save par and won the championship by a single shot. The near-miss inflicted yet more major pain on McIlroy, who’s still stuck at four runner-up finishes since last major win at the PGA Championship in 2014. His last also came on the U.S. Open stage, having fallen to the same fate at Los Angeles Golf Club 12 months ago, losing to Wyndham Clark by one shot. His best finish at the Masters came one year prior to that, after he had finished in second, behind eventual champion Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy also ended the week at the 2018 Open Championship one spot behind Francesco Molinari, tying for second with Kevin Kisner, Xander Schauffele and Justin Rose. In the 10 years that have followed with back-to-back second places, the four-time flagship winner has now finished inside the top-10 21 times, with arguably one of his biggest near-misses last Sunday since St Andrews in 2022. Now, McIlroy is forced to dust himself down and give it another shot at the next month’s Open. But do you think he would be able to perform there after all this history? Let us know in the comment section below Silence Speaks Louder: Rory Ducks the Press But the center of attention remained how Rory McIlroy chose to react to his defeat. After Rory McIlroy let his chance to win the U.S. Open slip away on Sunday, he also slipped away from the media. Seems like the last place Rory wanted to be at that moment was Pinehurst. He made his getaway by skipping all media interviews, including the customary post-round NBC interview which is quite unusual for runners-ups, who typically speak to reporters following the tournament. This is notable in itself, but it’s also notable because McIlroy made it notable. McIlroy was quick to leave Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina without speaking to the media or even DeChambeau, which resulted in criticism of how he handled the loss. Fans judged him for being unprofessional and a spoilsport who just ran away from the tough situation. It didn’t take long for McIlroy to break silence about this on social media. Rory said he’s going to take some time off from golf after a "tough day" in the final round of the 2024 U.S. Open: "Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I’ve had in my nearly 17 years as a professional golfer. Firstly, I’d like to congratulate Bryson. He is a worthy champion and exactly what professional golf needs right now. I think we can all agree on that." He further added that he will "rue a few things over the course of the tournament" including his two missed puts on the 16th and 18th holes on Sunday. "As I said at the start of the tournament, I feel closer to winning my next major championship than I ever have. 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. I’ll take a few weeks away from the game to process everything and build myself back up." He told fans he’ll be back for the Genesis Scottish Open in July − an event he won last year − and he will be in the British Open at Royal Troon from July 18-21. Facing the Music: Lessons from Golf’s Graceful Losers Having said that, Rory isn’t the only golf player in history who lost a title so miserably. Soon after the tournament, Scott Van Pelt, a senior Sportscenter anchor, highlighted the significance of McIlroy’s silence and offered his perspective on his decision. “Rory is one of my very favorite people in the sport for a lot of different reasons. One, he’s a thinker, and he answers things thoughtfully. He’s also a great champion. And today, understandably, is a bitter pill, a chance to end this major-list drought, and it slips away as it did.” He also got into comparisons with some past similar events in golf. “Now, I think about Phil Mickelson in the 2006 U.S. Open who hit off a beer tent on the 72nd hole at Winged Foot to lose with a double, and he said afterward, ‘I’m such an idiot.’ Also, Greg Norman melted over the course of five brutal hours at the Masters in ’96, as his seemingly insurmountable lead evaporated. When it mercifully ended, Norman stood there under the Magnolia trees in darkness but answered the questions about what happened. I’m certain he would have preferred that the Earth opened up and swallowed him whole, but he stood there, and he took it. On Sunday, unlike champions of the past who faced the media after crushing defeats, McIlroy did not. How it got away this Sunday and the fact that he walked away without speaking about it will both be remembered,” says Van Pelt. But Rory handled the situation quite gracefully if you ask us, containing himself on field and taking to social media after processing such a huge loss in his career. We’re eager to see what this pro golfer has to show in the upcoming game, especially when he has promised to come back stronger. That’s all the scoop on Rory’s unforgettable weekend. Sometimes, the toughest part isn’t the game itself, but facing the music when things don’t pan out. Remember, it’s not just about how you fall—it’s about how you get back up. So, what do you think? Can Rory flip the script for himself next time, or is this a new trend? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, we’re open to start off a chat! Don’t forget to hit that like button if you enjoyed what you just saw, and subscribe for more gritty golf tales like this one. Thanks for watching, I will catch you on the next one!