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Rory McIlroy breaks silence on debilitating US Open collapse

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Rory McIlroy breaks silence on debilitating US Open collapse

Rory McIlroy has finally opened up about his stunning collapse at the US Open.

McIlroy left Pinehurst without speaking to reporters after losing a late lead in the major to Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday, missing two short putts over the final three holes.

On Monday, the 35-year-old Irish golfer shared a statement on X.

“Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I’ve had in my nearly 17 years as a professional golfer. First of all, I would like to congratulate Bryson. He is a worthy champion and exactly what professional golf needs right now. I think we can all agree on that,” McIlroy wrote.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after completing the 18th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Getty Images

“Reflecting on my week, I will regret some things during the tournament, mainly the 2 missed putts on 16 and 18 on the last day. But, as I always try to do, I will look at the positives from the week that far outweigh the negatives.

McIlroy had a bogey on Sunday at the 15th hole, a debilitating miss of a short putt for par at the 16th, then another devastating missed putt on the final hole of the tournament.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Getty Images

“As I said at the start of the tournament, I feel closer than ever to winning my next major championship. The only word I would describe my career with is resilient. I have shown my resilience time and time again over the past 17 years and I will do so again,” McIlroy continued in his statement, which was written in his Notes app.

“I’m going to take a few weeks off to process everything and prepare for my defense of the Genesis Scottish Open and the Open at Royal Troon. See you in Scotland.

McIlroy has won four majors during his professional golf career, but none since 2014.

Rory McIlroy walks alongside his wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy on Monday. Rear Grille/MEGA

He was spotted with his wife, Erica Stoll, and their 3-year-old daughter, Poppy, Monday morning at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, Fla., the first public sighting of the couple since McIlroy filed for divorce last month and then ultimately rejected the request. week.