After a disappointing third round at the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy completed the championship round in a time of four hours and nine minutes. While he shot a better final round at 3-under 67, he expressed relief at leaving Oakmont behind. Since his Masters victory, McIlroy's performances have lacked consistency, leading him to reflect on the need for new challenges. He looks forward to competing in The Open at Portrush, aiming to connect his mental focus with improved physical play ahead of a hopeful return to form.
An apathetic McIlroy told the media those were his hopes for the final round after shooting a 74 in the third round at Oakmont on Saturday.
Since winning the Masters earlier this spring to finally complete a long-awaited career Grand Slam, McIlroy has played uninspired golf as he missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open last week.
Look, I climbed my Everest in April, and I think after you do something like that, you've got to make your way back down, and you've got to look for another mountain to climb.
For McIlroy, who missed the cut when The Open Championship was last played at Portrush in 2019, next month's tournament played in front of his countrymen is an opportunity to sync his mental game with his physical game.
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