Rory McIlroy is ready to celebrate his Masters victory as he takes a break following a challenging week at the Open Championship. The world number two expressed his disappointment after finishing just one under par at Royal Birkdale, feeling he was “stuck in neutral” throughout the tournament.

Despite showing promise off the tee, McIlroy struggled with his approach shots and putting, leading to an overall lackluster performance. He acknowledged that even par over the weekend was insufficient to make a significant impact on the leaderboard.

Reflecting on his year, McIlroy noted his triumph in winning the Masters for the second time in April but admitted that his play in the last three majors has not met expectations. He stated, “I just felt like any time I got a little bit of momentum out there, I seemed to make a bogey.”

Looking ahead, McIlroy plans to spend quality time with his family during the summer holidays, emphasizing that he hasn’t taken the time to savor his recent success.

As a six-time major winner, McIlroy mentioned his evolving approach to tournament participation, indicating he now prioritizes his schedule more selectively. He candidly remarked, “Yes, that’s fair,” when asked if the routine of the PGA Tour no longer excites him as it once did.

In a surprising turn, McIlroy also commented on Bryson DeChambeau’s recent controversy, expressing his disapproval of DeChambeau’s behavior during the tournament. Despite their differences, he acknowledged that having DeChambeau compete at the Irish Open would be beneficial for the event.