A year ago, McIlroy skipped the Travelers and got lost by himself in Manhattan for a few days following his devastating U.S. Open loss at Pinehurst. This time, McIlroy is trying to recover from the intensity of what’s come with his Masters victory in April, which completed the career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy's run since completing winning the 2025 Masters and completing career grand slam a couple months ago has largely been forgettable. Battling form and motivation since reaching the apex of his professional career,

McIlroy struggled to rounds of 74-72-74 to begin the U.S. Open and completed his week before the final group teed off on Sunday. He was tied for 26 th after his round. “I feel l