Rory McIlroy must address the Major elephant in the room

The Irishman remains arguably the best player of his era but it’s been a decade of mounting frustration since he last claimed a Major titleRory McIlroy reacts to his putt on the 17th green during the final round of the 123rd US Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Of course, for a player of his world class, there have been chances. Last year’s US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club can be filed away in the ones-that-got-away folder, for one. The 150th Open at St Andrews in 2022 another. Others, too.Collin Morikawa looking to cap return to form with Memorial success

With 10 years of trying and, so far, failing to get a fifth career Major – with Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo still ahead of him in the pecking order as far as modern European Major winners are concerned – McIlroy cannot be immune from the mental scarring that has been accumulated over those years.

“I think Rory’s better equipped than he’s ever been before but I don’t think he’s going to excel in those conditions. He’s equipped to play better in them than in the past. His chipping is fantastic. He’ll have an advantage around Pinehurst because of his ability to chip, there’s a lot of chipping, a lot of run-off areas. He’s one of the best chippers in the game for all the talk of his long hitting. And I think his putting is in good shape.

And, on that point, McGinley – who aside from his punditry work with Sky Sports and the Golf Channel has also officially assumed the role of strategic adviser as part of Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup team ahead of the 2025 match in Bethpage – is adamant that McIlroy’s performances outside of the Majors show mental strength.

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