A fellow PGA Tour professional got here to the protection of Rory McIlroy after his epic U.S. Open meltdown that led to him in the end taking a fast break from golf over the following few weeks.
Shane Lowry, winner of the 2019 Open Championship, took to social media to inform golf followers that their commentary on McIlroy’s efficiency at Pinehurst No. 2 final week does nOt should be stated in any respect.
McIlroy, searching for his first main victory in a decade, fell only one stroke behind Bryson DeChambeau after bogeying three of his closing 4 holes, which included lacking par putts inside 5 toes on 16 and 18.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Eire, left, and Shane Lowry of Eire pose with the trophy after the ultimate spherical of the Zurich Traditional of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Pictures)
“From the surface trying in … this sport is straightforward,” Lowry wrote in his publish on X. “However in actuality it’s the worst sport of all. We’re very lucky to get what we do from this sport however during the last 24 hours it’s hit me. We do it for not solely ourselves however for our household, buddies and followers.
“What Rory has gone via is as powerful because it will get in our sport however I wish to encourage individuals if something please be sort.”
RORY MCILROY BREAKS SILENCE AFTER CRUSHING LOSS AT US OPEN, STEPPING AWAY FROM GOLF TO ‘PROCESS EVERYTHING’
Lowry’s publish included an image of him and McIlroy smiling large on a golf course.
McIlroy was seen dejected when DeChambeau buried his par putt after a miraculous 55-yard bunker shot to get on the 18th inexperienced to win his second profession U.S. Open.
He declined an interview after the match was completed, and he was final seen storming out of Pinehurst No. 2 to his automobile to depart the grounds.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Eire, left, and Shane Lowry of Eire have fun on the 18th inexperienced after successful the ultimate spherical of the Zurich Traditional of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Pictures)
Then, McIlroy broke his silence by way of social media, making a press release that he wouldn’t be taking part in on the PGA Tour till the Genesis Scottish Open, the place he’s reigning champion, on July 11.
“Yesterday was a tricky day, in all probability the hardest I’ve had in my practically 17 years as knowledgeable golfer,” McIlroy’s assertion on X started.
“Firstly, I’d prefer to congratulate Bryson. He’s a worthy champion and precisely what skilled golf wants proper now. I believe we are able to all agree on that.
“As I replicate on my week, I’ll rue a number of issues over the course of the match, principally the two missed putts on 16 and 18 on the ultimate day. However, as I at all times attempt to do, I’ll take a look at the positives of the week that far outweigh the negatives. As I stated firstly of the match, I really feel nearer to successful my subsequent main championship than I ever have. The one phrase that I’d describe my profession as is resilient. I’ve proven my resilience over and over within the final 17 years and I’ll once more.”
McIlroy shall be lacking this week’s Vacationers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut, the Rocket Mortgage Traditional at Detroit Golf Membership and the John Deere Traditional at TPC Deere Run in Illinois.
“I’m going to take a number of weeks away from the sport to course of every thing and construct myself again up for my protection of the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Troon,” he wrote.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Eire, left, and Shane Lowry of Eire look on throughout the closing spherical of the Zurich Traditional of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 28, 2024 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen/Getty Pictures)
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McIlroy ended the assertion by writing, “See you in Scotland” with a peace signal emoji.
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