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News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘I live two lives': Rory McIlroy's brutal admission as he takes a break froom golf
Masters champion Rory McIlroy has revealed that he plans to fly back to the UK for a break following a whirlwind few months in the States. The 36-year-old ended his 11-year wait for a Masters title earlier this year, beating Justin Rose to the green jacket in Augusta. In winning the prestigious tournament, he became just the sixth male golfer to achieve a career Grand Slam. But the Northern Irishman has experienced a dip in form over the last two months. He finished 19th at the US Open and sixth at the Travelers Championship on Sunday. Following a disappointing few weeks, McIlroy is now looking forward to returning home with his wife, Erica, and four-year-old daughter, Poppy, for a well-earned break, The Sun reports. He said: 'I think more so than anything else it'll just be good for me mentally to take a little bit of a break and get back to my neck of the woods, get back to the UK for a little bit. 'I'm excited for that and I've alluded to the fact I probably haven't taken enough time off or time to reflect after what happened in April. 'So I'm excited to do a little bit of that over these next two weeks.' He also said: 'I feel like I live two different lives. 'I'm a dad and a husband when I'm away from here, and then I'm who I am when I'm here. 'It's always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality.' McIlroy's struggles come just three weeks before The Open at Royal Portrush. Heading to the home tournament will cap a rollercoaster 18 months for the Northern Irishman. Last May he and wife Erica were filing for a divorce after seven years of marriage. But just a month later, the couple revealed they had reconciled. As they embark on a new period in their relationship, it's understood Erica decided the McIlroy family – which includes daughter Poppy, 4, should leave America and return to live in the UK. US Open snub At the US Open earlier this month McIlroy snubbed the press after his first two rounds. He then didn't hold back when explaining the reason behind his hiatus. 'It's just frustration with you guys [some sections of the media],' the golf ace said. 'I have been totally available for the past number of years. 'That [driver issue] was a part of it, but at Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday. 'It's not out of the ordinary as I've done it before, but I am doing it a little more often. 'I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rory McIlroy claims he ‘needs a break mentally' as golf icon prepares for The Open
MASTERS champion Rory McIlroy has revealed that he plans to fly back to the UK for a break following a whirlwind few months in the States. The 36-year-old ended his 11-year wait for a Masters title earlier this year, beating Justin Rose to the green jacket in Augusta. 1 In winning the prestigious tournament, he became just the sixth male golfer to achieve a career Grand Slam. But the Northern Irishman has experienced a dip in form over the last two months. He finished 19th at the US Open and sixth at the Travelers Championship on Sunday. Following a disappointing few weeks, McIlroy is now looking forward to returning home with his wife, Erica, and four-year-old daughter, Poppy, for a well-earned break. He said: "I think more so than anything else it'll just be good for me mentally to take a little bit of a break and get back to my neck of the woods, get back to the UK for a little bit. "I'm excited for that and I've alluded to the fact I probably haven't taken enough time off or time to reflect after what happened in April. "So I'm excited to do a little bit of that over these next two weeks." He also said: "I feel like I live two different lives. "I'm a dad and a husband when I'm away from here, and then I'm who I am when I'm here. "It's always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality." Eagle-eyed fans spot Rory McIlroy's 'unrepeatable' magic trick in furious fit of rage at US Open McIlroy snubbed the press after his first two rounds at the US Open earlier this month. He then didn't hold back when explaining the reason behind his hiatus. "It's just frustration with you guys [some sections of the media]," the golf ace said. "I have been totally available for the past number of years. "That [driver issue] was a part of it, but at Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday. "It's not out of the ordinary as I've done it before, but I am doing it a little more often. "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do."
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Wheeler wants to 'follow in Rose's footsteps'
Amateur golfer Rob Wheeler said he was "over the moon" to make it through to final qualifying for the upcoming Open Championship. The 23-year-old from Aldershot hopes to emulate the path of fellow North Hants club member and previous major winner Justin Rose. On Monday around 2,000 players competed across 15 venues with each 18-hole event having between seven and 10 qualification spots for final qualifying to make it to Royal Portrush in week Wheeler and over 250 others will compete for the final 20 spots to play in the Championship. After shooting an impressive 68 (-2) and being told that he had made it to the final round, Wheeler turned on his phone to see Olympic gold medallist and 2013 US Open winner Rose had posted on instagram, external to congratulate him. "I want to represent the club really well going forward," Wheeler said."Justin was a member at North Hants and it feels like I'm kind of following in his footsteps."I won the [club championship] Justin Rose Trophy when I was younger and he presented the trophy to me. It was pretty cool to see his message and it brought a lot of emotions forward, it was so good." In 1988, as a 17-year-old amateur golfer, Rose managed a fourth-placed finish at The Open at the Royal finished runner-up in 2018 and will compete at Portrush next month. After missing out on final qualifying by just one shot in the previous two years, Wheeler was able to get across the line as he posted the second best round of the day."I was over the moon and with it being at North Hants I had a decent home advantage," he said."After the front nine I was three under and I went into the back nine quite comfortable and I played my own game, I made a three-footer on the 18th and the tension just released, I was buzzing."Final qualifying will take place on 1 July at just four courses where players have a chance to book their spot at The 153rd holes at Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald Links, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire will decide the final places."I want to turn pro eventually and play golf for a living, that's my long-term ambition," said Wheeler. "Hopefully making the final qualifying is one step closer to making that dream a reality."
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates catch Corey Seager in a rundown
Early arrivals ready for tough Oakmont challenge A few players have already descended upon Oakmont in preparation for this week's U.S. Open. Todd Lewis catches up with Gary Woodland, Justin Rose and Jordan Spieth on what the course has to offer -- or, rather, take. 4:00 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gary Sánchez's two-run single
Early arrivals ready for tough Oakmont challenge A few players have already descended upon Oakmont in preparation for this week's U.S. Open. Todd Lewis catches up with Gary Woodland, Justin Rose and Jordan Spieth on what the course has to offer -- or, rather, take. 4:00 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
