Rory McIlroy: "Maybe I'm Just Not As Good As I Used To Be"

The four-time Major winner finished in T33rd at TPC Harding Park, 11 behind Morikawa

Rory McIlroy: "Maybe I'm Just Not As Good As I Used To Be"
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The four-time Major winner finished in T33rd at TPC Harding Park, 11 behind Morikawa

Rory McIlroy: "Maybe I'm Just Not As Good As I Used To Be"

A downbeat Rory McIlroy said he maybe isn't as good as he used to be after being asked why he has struggled to stay in contention in Majors over recent years.

"No, I don't know. Maybe I'm just not as good as I used to be. I don't know," McIlroy said after being asked why he struggles to stay around after 54 and 63 holes in golf's big four events these days.

"I really don't know. I feel like the golf that I've played in the Majors has been sort of similar to the golf I've played outside of them, and I've won some big events and played well and had a good season last season.

"Yeah, I can't really put my finger on it. I go out there and try my best every single day.

"Some days I play better than others, and just got to keep going and keep persisting and see if you can do better the next time."

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Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He covered the 2022 and 2025 Masters from Augusta National and was there by the 18th green to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam. He has also covered five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews.