McIlroy talks Majors mishap

World number two Rory McIlroy was disappointed not have added to his tally of four major championships in 2016.
The Northern Irishman was never in the race to win any major this year, with a tied for fifth place at the Open Championship being his best finish, even though it was 16 shots behind winner Henrik Stenson.
However, majors aside, McIlroy pointed out that three wins – including claiming the lucrative FedEx Cup title for the first time – have made for a decent season.
"My major championship performances haven't been what I wanted, but if you take majors away I feel like I have played pretty well and had a good season," the 27-year-old told RTE.
"Next season I just need to make sure the majors match up to what I'm doing outside of them. It's something I have to keep on top of."
One aspect of his game that needs work is his putting and McILroy revealed he will be working with expert Phil Kenyon over the holidays.
"Phil is going to come out to Dubai with me for a few days when I come back in December," he added.
"It would be lovely to go into the Christmas break and not really touch a club, but I know that if I want to hit the ground running in 2017 I'm going to have to keep on top of it."
McIlroy went on to say that he is motivated to notch up a few more Race to Dubai titles and catch Colin Montgomerie, who has no less than eight.
"Of course I want to win the Race again, I've got a few more years and it would be nice to pass Monty," said the three-time European Tour Order of Merit winner.
"That will be a nice little target to aim for and hopefully I can get my fourth next year. I know if I win tournaments and play well in the big events that these things sort of happen in the process."
Latest
-
News
Rory McIlroy leads the way in Abu Dhabi as he eyes overdue victory
McIlroy will have to keep his Ryder Cup team-mates at bay if he is to claim the trophy.
-
News
Tyrrell Hatton dominant as Rory McIlroy falters in Abu Dhabi
Hatton led by five shots at the end of a second weather-affected day.
-
News
Phil Mickelson on Tiger’s latest surgery: ‘I feel bad because golf should be a game of a lifetime’
Mickelson admitted he was saddened by the news of Woods’ latest back surgery.
-
News
Rory McIlroy makes brilliant start to fog-affected Abu Dhabi Championship
McIlroy has a remarkable record in Abu Dhabi with four second-place finishes.
-
News
Rory McIlroy shines in Abu Dhabi to take first-round lead following flawless 64
McIlroy has a remarkable record in Abu Dhabi with four second-place finishes, three thirds and a fifth in his last nine starts, but has never won.
-
News
Justin Thomas on end of Ralph Lauren deal: ‘They moved on so that’s what I’m doing as well’
Justin Thomas said he was upset by...
-
News
My last win feels a long time ago – Rory McIlroy aiming to start year on a high
McIlroy has not tasted victory since November 2019.
-
News
Rory McIlroy insists Justin Thomas will ‘try to be better’ after homophobic slur
World number three Thomas was heard using a derogatory word towards himself after missing a par putt in Hawaii.
-
News
Rory McIlroy sad to miss Conor McGregor fight
Rory McIlroy has been to UFC star Conor Mcgregor’s last three fights but will miss Saturday’s clash due to European Tour commitments.
-
News
Rory McIlroy backs Tiger Woods to make quick recovery from latest back surgery
McIlroy expects the American to be fit for the Masters in April.