Rory McIlroy is still chasing an elusive fifth major title after winning his fourth nearly a decade ago but the Northern Irishman has not given up hope and enters this week's U.S. Open feeling closer than ever to ending his drought.
Jun 9, 2024; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Rory McIlroy tees off on the second hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY SportsRory McIlroy is still chasing an elusive fifth major title after winning his fourth nearly a decade ago but the Northern Irishman has not given up hope and enters this week's U.S. Open feeling closer than ever to ending his drought.
"Obviously getting my hands on a fifth major has taken quite a while, but I'm more confident than ever that I'm right there, that I'm as close as I've ever been." McIlroy said he had a"come-to-Jesus moment" after missing the U.S. Open cut in 2018 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, where he went 10 over through two rounds, and has since taken a new mindset into how he approaches the tournament.
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