Rory McIlroy is one of the greatest modern-day golfers. However, even he is not safe from the scathing attacks of the outer world. Throughout his career, McIlroy has been subjected to a lot of scrutiny. And things took a difficult turn when the US audience hurled some aggressive insults during the Ryder Cup last year. Speaking on The Overlap podcast on YouTube, McIlroy was asked about his Ryder Cup experience. And as he appeared visibly tired on the last day of the tournament, the host, Gary Neville, wondered if that was physical fatigue.

Notably, the Northern Irish player had played for almost 10 hours a day. Thus, physical fatigue must have been a real issue. But what the star golfer pointed out was far more concerning. He admitted that more than physical, it was the mental strain that bothered him. “For me that week it was mental. I felt okay l’d say for the front nine on Sunday and then I just felt like I hit a wall,” McIlroy said. Such a confession reflects the amount of pressure a professional athlete has to go through.

“I completely lost the feeling of my swing. So I felt on radio like I was trying to hit. But like as a but as someone that as someone that plays a bit I was trying to hit like, yard fades. I was trying to hit it left to right and the ball was coming out and curving 15 yards right to left,” McIlroy added further. And this was surely something pretty new for the former World No. 1 golfer. 

Thankfully, the current World No. 2 recomposed himself and held his nerves to guide Team Europe to an emphatic victory. Notably, McIlroy got a letter of apology from none other than the PGA America’s Chief, Derek Sprague, for all the abuse that he copped.

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Rory McIlroy’s dream 2025 sets stage for another dominant season

Despite his mental health “hitting a wall” following the incidents that unfolded at Bethpage Black, Rory McIlroy indeed proved his caliber by pulling off strong performances in 2025. While he notably secured a career Grand Slam with his 2025 Masters victory at Augusta, he also secured three PGA Tour wins and helped Team Europe emerge victorious in the 2025 Ryder Cup. Following his sensational streak of wins, the Northern Irish icon won one of the most coveted awards, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025.

While receiving the award, he said, “First of all, I would like to congratulate all of the other finalists. I know how much hard work and dedication it takes, so it is a pleasure to just be in this room. I feel truly honoured to just be a part of it. 2025 has been the year I made my dreams come true. From Augusta to the Ryder Cup and everything in between. It’s the year dreams are made of.”

McIlroy had already secured the US Open, The Open, and US PGA Championship by 2014. However, the star had to wait for more than a decade to add the final feather to his hat. Now, as the 2026 season starts with the Sony Open in Hawaii from January 15, McIlroy will hope to carry the same momentum forward.