It’s not been an easy journey for McIlroy, having to endure 11 years of highs and lows as he strived to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to win all four majors.

Rory McIlroy’s professional golf career was overshadowed for a short time in 2024 by his relationship problems with Erica Stoll. The Irish athlete filed for divorce in May of that same year, but Erica was by his side,

Now, McIlroy can combine his most complete arsenal of tricks with a renewed confidence. Or at least a lack of fear.