Rory McIlroy Forces Masters Misery to the Back of His Mind; ‘Liking the Challenge’ Despite Constant Setbacks, Says Golfer

In the past few days, Rory McIlroy has made headlines for two reasons: First his dismal run at the Masters and his rumored deal of joining LIV Golf (which has been proven false by the pro himself). However, the former of the two has once again left the four-time major winner one step away from completing his career grand slam. In his two-decade-long career, McIlroy has never won a single Masters.

The lack of the green jacket in his portfolio must be disheartening and, at times, may put immense pressure on the Northern Irishman. However, despite his form being ordinary as of late, McIlroy still hasn’t given up hope and is determined to get better at his game.

Rory McIlroy shares what’s making him love golf these days

After finishing T22nd at the Masters with a total of four over par, Rory McIlroy did not waste a moment and joined the small field of 69 players at the Harbour Town Golf Links course for his fifth start on the PGA Tour. As the 24-time PGA Tour winner said at Masters, how he is loving golf at the moment.

Compared to his opening round at Augusta National, the 24-time PGA Tour winner has played a bit better at the RBC Heritage. McIlroy, paired with Ludvig Aberg, shot a round of 4 under 67 with three birdies, one eagle, and one bogey at Hilton Head Island. The 4-time major winner after round one is T10 on the leaderboard. There are a lot of things that can make one fall in love with the game of golf and for McIlroy, overcoming his on-course challenges is exactly what the 24-PGA Tour-time winner loves about the sport, as he iterated, “I think the challenge more than anything else.”