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Amanda Balionis reaction to treatment of Erica Stoll at Ryer Cup noticed

By Admin October 10, 2025

Erica Stoll, Rory McIlroy’s spouse, was struck by a beer cup while on the 17th green during the Ryder Cup amid a weekend filled with hostility directed at Team Europe and their loved ones.

“Golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week,” McIlroy commented regarding the behavior from American spectators.

Veteran golf commentator Amanda Balionis – who worked with the PGA from 2011-2017 before joining CBS from 2017 to the present – like many, saw what should have been celebratory proceedings. After, she endorsed a detailed Instagram post from the Glamour Mag account demanding reform in golf’s atmosphere.

READ: Donald Trump responds to Rory McIlroy and Team Europe chants a

“If you need more evidence that culture is becoming more misogynistic in 2025, just look at Rory McIlroy’s wife’s Ryder Cup experience,” the post read.

“Over the weekend, Erica Stoll was subjected to the following: had a beer thrown at her head, was taunted with barbs about her brief 2024 split from her husband, and had to listen to fans chant the name of a woman who, some fans online claim without proof, had a relationship with McIlroy at some point around their breakup.

“At the link in bio, read why the hateful [in real life] harassment shows a cultural shift, one where men feel emboldened to attack women in public, without shame or consequence.”

Thankfully, McIlroy revealed during his post-match media session following Team Europe’s nail-biting 15-13 victory over Team USA that Stoll is all ok. “[Family should be off-limits, but it wasn’t this week,” he stated.

“Erica is fine. She’s a strong woman. She handled everything this week with class and poise and dignity like she always has. I love her and we’re going to have a good time celebrating [this win].”

Irish golfer Shane Lowry’s six-foot birdie putt on the 18th during Sunday’s singles ensured at least a retention of the Ryder Cup title for the Europeans.

He partnered with McIlroy in Saturday’s doubles and confirmed that Stoll was being harshly treated by the American fans.

“I was out there for two days with Erica McIlroy, and the amount of abuse that she received was astonishing,” he remarked. “And the way she was out there supporting her husband and supporting her team was unbelievable, and kudos to her for that.”

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Donald Trump responds to Rory McIlroy and Team Europe chants a

By Admin October 9, 2025

Donald Trump responds to Rory McIlroy and Team Europe chants about him after Ryder Cup

Donald Trump played up to Rory McIlroy and the rest of Team Europe chanting at him in the wake of their 2025 Ryder Cup victory by posting a four-word message to social media.

The U.S. President, known for his obsession with golf, will have been bitterly disappointed with Team USA’s failure to reclaim their crown on home soil over the weekend as they lost by a score of 15 to 13, despite a spirited comeback on the final day of play. It comes after the emcee at the heart of the controversy with McIlroy responded to the backlash she received.

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Trump had actually been in attendance on the opening day after rocking up with his granddaughter, Kai, at Bethpage Black on Friday afternoon, where he quickly became the star of the show after arriving on Air Force One just in time for the fourballs.

But by the time the action was wrapped up on Sunday, Trump was nowhere to be seen as Team Europe captain Luke Donald hoisted the Ryder Cup trophy into the air for the second tournament in a row.

Amidst the celebrations, European fans present at Bethpage Black rubbed further salt into the wounds of Americans and their president with chants of “are you watching, Donald Trump?”, much to the amusement of Shane Lowry and McIlroy.

It appeared to stick with the team as they then filmed themselves repeating that same chant once they’d returned to their locker room, with McIlroy at the forefront of the video that soon went viral on social media.

Yes, I’m watching. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/3iN3YnTUnn

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2025

On Tuesday, President Trump finally issued a response on X, although it would appear that he took it in good faith after offering his congratulations to the team

“Yes, I’m watching. Congratulations!” Trump wrote over the top of the video.

The 79-year-old went on to receive praise for his response, with many taking to the comments section to offer their thoughts on the scenario.

“This a sports celebration, a political taunt, and a viral content play all at once,” one person wrote. “The traditional walls between sports and politics are completely gone. DJT a great sport for this.”

A second user posted, “Well played, this is funny,” while a third added, “Trump with the good sportsmanship.” A fourth then said: “This is very gracious.”

After hearing of Team USA’s poor start to the tournament, Trump made sure to waste no time in getting out to New York, telling reporters ahead of flying out from Washington on Friday: “When I heard that, I said, ‘Let’s go on the plane, we have to try and help them!’”

Following his arrival at Bethpage Black, one expert lip reader claims that Trump said Team USA is “here to win” and has the “best players in the kingdom.” Things, of course, never went to plan, and McIlroy’s reaction to the Trump chants perhaps summed that up perfectly.

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Rory McIlroy ‘angry and hurt’ as major life decision with Erica Stoll

By Admin October 9, 2025

Rory McIlroy ‘angry and hurt’ as major life decision with Erica Stoll made easier

Rory McIlroy and his nearly former spouse, Erica Stoll, are eager to return to their newly refurbished six-bedroom home in Britain after the treatment they received from American fans at the Ryder Cup.

The pair called off their divorce a year ago and are moving from Florida to the UK with their daughter Poppy. According to the Mail, McIlroy is still feeling ‘angry and hurt’ following several confrontations with fans during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York.

READ: Tiger Woods beaming with pride as son Charlie delivers another big golf victory

His wife had a beer cup hurled at her during the tournament, and Rory himself was subjected to numerous derogatory names. The reception at Bethpage has only made their decision to relocate easier.

This comes as new footage reveals a distasteful incident involving McIlroy’s wife at the Ryder Cup.

“Erica is fine. She’s a very, very strong woman. You know, she handled everything this week with class and poise and dignity like she always has. I love her,” McIlroy commented on the incident.

Derek Sprague, the CEO of PGA of America, also extended an apology to McIlroy for the mistreatment at the tournament. “It’s unfortunate that people crossed the line last week,” Sprague stated.

“That’s one thing our game has always portrayed when you compare us to other sports is that golf is a great game and people enjoy the game because of the values that golf has.

“I haven’t spoken to Rory or Erica but I do plan on sending them an email with my heartfelt apologies because of what occurred,” Sprague added.

McIlroy also had some words to share after being verbally harassed.

“I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf. I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week,” McIlroy commented on Sunday after Europe’s victory.

“This should not be what is acceptable in the Ryder Cup. But, you know, we will be making sure to say to our fans in Ireland in 2027 that what happened here this week is not acceptable,” he continued.

During the tournament, state troopers and police were noticeably present along the ropes.

“It’s a minority of the crowd. It’s not the majority,” McIlroy noted.

“The majority of people here are true golf fans and are respectful and let both teams have the same chance to hit the shots and play a fair contest. But, you know, there was a small subset of people that behaved a little bit differently than that.

“For me, it’s, you know, come and support your home team. Come and support your team.”

The couple is officially relocating to their $9 million mansion but will also maintain their residence in Jupiter, Florida and commute between the two.

This news follows the recent revelations about Rory McIlroy’s ‘hectic’ night with Meghan Markle.

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Tiger Woods beaming with pride as son Charlie delivers another big golf victory

By Admin October 8, 2025

While golf fans were glued to the Ryder Cup drama, Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Woods was quietly putting on a show of his own — and winning again.

The 16-year-old prodigy fired a sizzling 68 and led The Benjamin School to team victory at the South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship at The Club at TwinEagles Talon Course in Naples, Florida.

Charlie came out swinging with eight birdies in his opening round, mixing one bogey and a triple but still carding a brilliant 68 to sit tied for second after day one.

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He couldn’t quite repeat that fireworks display in round two, but held his nerve with four birdies and four bogeys to finish at 4-under for the 36-hole tournament, good enough for T4 overall.

Teammate Clint Lewis matched Charlie’s 4-under total, and the pair proved the driving force behind Benjamin School’s narrow four-shot win over Sarasota High School.

Benjamin’s five-man squad — Woods, Lewis, Andrew Tsar (10-over, T30), Drew Sterling (2-over, T13) and Campbell Hogan (14-over, T46) — combined for a team total of 1-over, enough to top a strong 16-team field.

The individual title went to Jack Donovan, who beat Henry Liebwein in a two-hole playoff after both finished on 9-under-par.

Out of 98 starters, 82 players completed the event.

This is already Charlie’s second high school team title, adding to his Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class A State Championship win last November.

Now a junior at The Benjamin School, Charlie continues to rise up the ranks — he’s currently No. 9 in the AJGA national rankings, and his CV reads like that of a seasoned pro.

Charlie captured his first individual AJGA title earlier this season in May with victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, and he finished a respectable T9 at the Boys Junior PGA two months later.

The South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship also featured a girls’ event, won individually by Abigail Lee and by Barron Collier in the team competition.

There is anticipation that Charlie and his father Tiger Woods will once again team up in the annual PNC Championship just before Christmas.

Woods, who turns 50 on 30 December, has been out of competitive action all season after recovering from surgery to repair a left Achilles tendon.

Charlie will graduate from The Benjamin School in 2027.

It remains to be seen which college Charlie will choose to represent.

Charlie’s father Tiger attended Stanford University, but initial reports indicate he is unlikely going to follow his father’s footsteps.

One potential option for Charlie could be Florida State, but at this stage it’s unknown.

How does Charlie Woods’ performance compare to other notable junior golfers?

Charlie Woods is one of the best American junior golfers in 2025.

Tiger Woods’ son is currently ranked ninth in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings in October 2025.

Charlie has accumulated an average points of 46.72 points.

But he is some way off the top spot held by Miles Russell, who is also ranked 14th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR).

Russell’s rise in the junior ranks has been so dominant that he has already been invited to compete in four tournaments on the PGA Tour.

But the 16-year-old has missed the cut each time.

Charlie is ranked 905th in the WAGR.

Here’s a look at the top 20 players on the AJGA rankings as October 2025:

AJGA Rankings (October 2025)
Rank	Player	Grad Year	Avg Points
1	Miles Russell	2027	160.964
2	Giuseppe Puebla	2027	92.576
3	Luke Colton	2026	81.201
4	Jessy Huebner	2027	64.959
5	Tyler Mawhinney	2026	63.776
6	Hamilton Coleman	2026	62.279
7	Lunden Esterline	2027	50.633
8	Tyler Watts	2026	50.188
9	Charlie Woods	2027	46.715
10	Ronin Banerjee	2027	44.612
11	Chase Hughes	2028	44.400
12	Evan Liu	2027	41.687
13	Luke Ringkamp	2026	38.917
14	Dawson Lew	2027	38.085
15	Bailey Sutter	2026	36.822
16	Cameron Kuchar	2026	35.882
17	Mason Howell	2026	34.024
18	Drake Harvey	2026	33.433
19	Ayden Fynaut	2026	33.425
20	Pennson Badgett	2026	33.078
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Tiger Woods return date set in ESPN announcement after months out through injury

By Admin October 7, 2025

Tiger Woods is set to make his return to competitive golf for the first time in a blockbuster matchup against Rory McIlroy for the return of TGL.

Woods ruptured his achilles in March, ruling him out of the Masters and pretty much everything since. The 15-time major winner broke cover in September and was seen hitting balls in a positive injury update. ESPN has now confirmed the schedule for Season 2 of TGL and he will face off against McIlroy on March 1.

McIlroy and Woods are both co-founders of TGL, and will face each other in TGL’s first primetime Sunday night match following the conclusion of the PGA Tours Cognizant Classic. McIlroy represents Boston Common Golf and Woods represents Jupiter Links.

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The network debut on ABC will be a rematch of last season’s thrilling finals between Atlanta Drive GC and runner-up New York Golf Club, where both finals matches were determined by a single point.

Mike McCarley, a Founder and CEO of TMRW Sports and TGL says that it “returns for Season 2 with an elevated experience for fans at SoFi Center and those watching at home.”

“We worked with our partner at ESPN on an enhanced schedule for our second season that includes TGL’s broadcast network debut on ABC,” he said.

In the fourth match of the season, Woods and Jupiter Links will face Season 1 runners-up New York Golf Club. Last season, New York staged an incredible comeback as they made the playoffs and reached the Finals after starting off with two losses.

New York includes Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, and Matt Fitzpatrick, and alongside Woods will be Max Homa, Tom Kim, and Kevin Kisner.

Last season, New York dominated Jupiter to earn their very first victory after switching up their introduction music and eventually coming out on top 10-3. Woods, Kisner, and Kim struggled to get anything going early on.

TGL features six teams made of top PGA Tour players and is a 15-match regular season that includes seven matches in a nine days that represents nearly half of the regular season.

The top four teams make the TGL playoffs, and include a best-of-three Finals on Monday, March 23.

According to ESPN chief Rosalyn Durant, TGL “delivered everything we had hoped for in its first season: an innovative new sports product, good competition among the stars of the PGA Tour and a strong audience.”

The season will run from December 28 to March 3, with the top teams advancing to the playoffs at the end of March. Throughout the season, matches will air in the U.S. on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN App.

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Phil Mickelson told Greg Norman exactly what he thought of him after being removed by LIV Golf

By Admin October 6, 2025

Greg Norman has revealed that Phil Mickelson was among the players who reached out to thank him for his efforts after the Australian was ushered out as CEO of LIV Golf.

Norman was the driving force behind the creation of the breakaway league, luring top stars like six-time major champion Mickelson to turn their backs on the PGA Tour and join the Saudi Arabia-bankrolled circuit in 2022.

Two-time major champion Norman became golf’s most divisive figure as a result of the breakaway, leaving fractures in the sport that have yet to be healed. He would be removed from his post as CEO in January as the league hired a more statesmanlike leader in Scott O’Neil.

READ: Phil Mickelson pours cold water on Tiger Woods’ Ryder Cup captain

Norman remained affiliated with LIV until September, when he announced his departure, and he has spoken publicly on his exit for the first time in an interview with Australian Golf Digest.

Norman says Mickelson, Ian Poulter, and Lee Westwood were among the players to show their appreciation to the 70-year-old after his association with LIV came to an end.

“There were certain players that really came up to me and there were a few others that came up to me and just thanked me for what I did for them, for being the tip of the spear, for taking it all on,” says Norman.

“Phil took [plenty of heat] too, but I took it on behalf of all the guys, so that to me was part of the job – I had to do it, right? And if you’re going to make meaningful change, running through a brick wall without getting bloody, that’s not going to happen.

“So, the guys did reach out to me – not all of them, no – but probably Phil was the one who really was very open about it and appreciative of what I did do. Poults was the same, along with Westy.”

In the interview, Norman said his three years as LIV’s commissioner and CEO took a significant toll on him. “I enjoyed my time at LIV. But I’ll be honest with you, it was hard,” he said.

“It was very draining on me. I was working 100-hour weeks. I’m not going to say all the abuse was anything [of consequence], but what hurt me the most was the lack of understanding of why people would judge me and give the abuse they did.

“That was the thing that bothered me the most, because I’m the type of guy who will happily sit down and talk about things. And if I’m wrong, I’ll admit I’m wrong.

“But don’t judge me. Don’t judge what LIV was truly all about.”

Reflecting on his tenure, Norman dubbed it “mission accomplished,” citing increased purses for players across the sport and securing LIV’s place in the professional golf ecosystem despite “headwinds” and “misperceptions.”

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Phil Mickelson pours cold water on Tiger Woods’ Ryder Cup captain

By Admin October 5, 2025

Phil Mickelson pours cold water on Tiger Woods’ Ryder Cup captaincy and names two alternatives

Phil Mickelson has talked down the idea of Tiger Woods leading Team USA at the next Ryder Cup and named his two choices ahead of the golf legend.

In the wake of Europe’s stunning Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black over the weekend, talks of Woods leading the USA at Adare Manor in 2027 has been rife.

READ: How Charlie Woods Leads Team to Victory at South Florida PGA Hi

Mickelson, on the final day of this year’s action, ruled himself out the running for the captaincy role and now has said that Woods should do the same.

In response to one fan on social media, who had claimed that Woods is ‘not the answer’, Mickelson suggested basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and football coach Lou Holtz are two options that the USA should look into.

In a post on X, he explained: ‘Here is why looking outside of golf to a coach K [Krzyzewski] or Lou holtz is worth exploring.

‘Golf is an individual sport that doesn’t have team work, support system, partnership, team analytics, personality traits, and more.

‘The Europeans have a template that teaches and prepares their captains for these skills. U.S. has a new template every 2 years with little continuity.

‘If a coach K or Lou Holtz or someone similar took over, would it be built upon or would it be scrapped and start over again afterwards? If that’s the case, it would be a waste of time and effort and not worth doing to begin with’.

USA’s captain for this year’s event, Keegan Bradley, came under fire from critics after his role in hyping up the rowdy fans in attendance and the overwhelming feeling that the Americans entered the tournament underprepared compared to their rivals.

The contrast between the two captains was striking with Luke Donald, the European skipper, being the personification of meticulous planning and flawless strategizing.

Woods’ name has cropped up as the ideal candidate to succeed Bradley but Mickelson would prefer Krzyzewski or Holtz – despite their lack of golf expertise.

Krzyzewski was a five-time national champion during his time as head coach of Duke University from 1980-2022 and is regarded as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time.

He also leade the United States national team to gold medals at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games and played a role in their success at recent FIBA World Cups.

However, he has not been on the sidelines since 2022 and previously claimed he was not going to ‘pull a Tom Brady’.

Holtz, meanwhile, is best known for his tenure at Notre Dame, where he led the Fighting Irish to the 1988 National Championship and 100 wins.

He remains the only college football coach to lead six different programs to bowl games and the only coach to guide four different programs to the final top 15 rankings.

After retiring from coaching, he since worked as a TV college football analyst but called time on that back in 2015.

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How Charlie Woods Leads Team to Victory at South Florida PGA Hi

By Admin October 4, 2025

Charlie Woods Leads Team to Victory at South Florida PGA High School

The Ryder Cup kept the attention of all golf fans away from virtually every other issue, but several notable events took place over the weekend. One of them featured Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie.

The younger Woods competed in the South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship at The Club at TwinEagles Talon Course in Naples, Florida. There, he finished tied for fourth in the individual event and led Benjamin School to victory in the team competition.

READ: Jack Nicklaus makes bold Tiger Woods prediction and aims dig at Phil Mickelson

Charlie carded a first-round 68, with eight birdies, one bogey and one triple bogey, temporarily placing him tied for second. In the second round, he was unable to match his previous day’s result, carding four birdies and four bogeys for a 4-under score for the 36-hole tournament.

His Benjamin School teammate, Clint Lewis, finished the event with the same 4-under score. Woods and Lewis were the linchpins of the five-boy team’s 36-hole score of 1-over, edging out second-place Sarasota High School by four shots.

The other three members of the winning team were Andrew Tsar (10-over, T30), Drew Sterling (2-over, T13), and Campbell Hogan (14-over, T46).

Sixteen teams and 98 individual players participated in the event, although only 82 of them finished.

The individual event was won by Jack Donovan, who finished tied in regulation with Henry Liebwein at 9-under. Donovan took the title by winning a two-hole playoff.

This is the second high school team title for Charlie. He won the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class A State Championship in November 2023, having just started his freshman year at the Benjamin School.

Currently a high school junior, Charlie is the No. 9 junior player in the country, according to the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA). Among his recent highlights are his victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational last May, a T9 finish at the Boy’s Junior PGA Championship in July, and a T25 finish at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March.

The South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship also featured a girls’ event, won individually by Abigail Lee and by Barron Collier in the team competition.

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Jack Nicklaus makes bold Tiger Woods prediction and aims dig at Phil Mickelson

By Admin September 27, 2025

Jack Nicklaus has predicted that Tiger Woods will “dominate” the Senior Tour if the 15-time major champion chooses to play when eligible.

Woods turns 50 later this year and will become eligible for the series now known as the PGA Tour Champions. His playing future is uncertain after a torn achilles ended his spring, forcing him to miss the Masters at Augusta.

Woods has played sparingly in recent years while battling significant injury issues, though remains eligible for many top events on the PGA Tour.

READ: How Tiger Woods’ relationship with Vanessa Trump got exposed

It may be that the 82-time winner does not wish to play in the age-group tour, which has 28 events on its 2025 calendar.

But Nicklaus believes that Woods, who is three short of his record tally of major titles, will compete.

“I think Tiger will get well and Tiger will be back and play,” Nicklaus said after opening the Masters alongside Gary Player and Tom Watson.

“I believe he’ll probably play the senior tour and I believe he’ll probably dominate the senior tour. Tiger is too much of a competitor to not play. I don’t believe he will not play. I believe he will play.

“I don’t think Tiger will play for money. He doesn’t need money. Tiger will play for competition. He loves competition, and he’s very good at it, obviously.”

Nicklaus’s record, once thought likely to fall when Woods was in his pomp, appears safe, with Woods no longer regularly competitive in the majors.

Among currently active golfers, Phil Mickelson has the second-best major title tally, with six, though the left-hander has missed the cut at four of his last six majors after joining LIV Golf.

Nicklaus appeared to take a shot at the Saudi-backed breakaway series when he questioned the level at which Mickelson is playing.

“I don’t know what level Phil is competing at,” said Nicklaus. “I guess he’s still playing. He’s playing the LIV Tour, is he? I don’t know if he’s playing or not. I don’t know, you never see that any more.”

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Rory McIlroy Reveals the One Thing Golf Fame Can’t Give Him

By Admin September 24, 2025

With fame comes a few problems.

Rory McIlroy has dominated the golf circuit recently, clinching his first Masters victory, completing the Career Grand Slam. Despite the trophies, awards, and solidified legacy, McIlroy admits there’s one thing about his fame that he’s missing.

In an interview with The Guardian, the pro-golfer admitted that with fame comes a never-ending spotlight on himself and his career. At times, he misses his “anonymity.”

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“It is a struggle for me to love the position I am in all the time,” the 36-year-old golfer said.

“There are times when I would like to just breeze through life and not get the attention I do, but I understand that with what I have done in the game, that is just part of it. There are times that I yearn for a little anonymity and having a quieter life.”

He admits that he feels as though he lives two separate lives on the golf course versus his life at home with his wife and daughter. At home, he gets to be himself, and “It’s always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality.”

He goes further into how everyone’s expectations of what he will do next can lead him to feel as though he can’t enjoy the moment. After the calendar slam, it’s all anyone could talk about and recalled, “‘Let me just enjoy this one.’”

Despite having won the Masters, everyone has their eyes on whether McIlroy will also win the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup.

“I think that is what people want from sportspeople. They don’t want sportspeople to say they are satisfied because that gives off the idea that you are not putting 100% into what you are doing, which we all are. When you have had a goal for so long and you achieve it, it just takes a little time to reset some goals,” he explained.

Despite the “double-edged sword” of being one of the top players in golf, McIlroy admits that it hasn’t diminished his desire to keep going. He believes that fans won’t remember how much he’s made, but the titles he’s won.

“What they are going to remember is how many majors I won. So getting up for those? Not a concern at all,” he said.

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