
Rory McIlroy ‘close’ to top form at PGA after deflating Masters
The HinduRory McIlroy says he is near the form he needs to win his first major title since 2014 after a mental health break to cope with a deflating Masters result. “If I can execute the way I feel like I can, then I still believe that I’m one of the best players in the world and I can produce good golf to have a chance of winning this week.” McIlroy skipped a PGA Tour “designated event” the week after the Masters even though it meant losing $3 million in bonus money as part of his mental break, but he doesn’t know if the benefits will show this week. “Whether it works this week or not remains to be seen.” Something else McIlroy says he needs is a break from talking about the Saudi-backed LIV series after helping the PGA restructure events to cope with the breakaway league that lured away several top stars with record $25 million purses. “Just trying to go out there, play a good first hole, a good second hole, and just go from there.” McIlroy said he still looks back at past major wins, including his most recent at the 2014 PGA, but finds it less productive to try and replicate his ruthlessness of younger days. “Trying to sort of tighten the start lines up a little bit, keep a little bit more strength in the club face, feel a little bit more squareness throughout the swing,” McIlroy said.
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