Rory opens up Masters 'sucking' and LIV fatigue: "This silly little squabble!"
The Northern Irishman said he believed he was going to have the best Masters he's ever had.
Rory McIlroy says he would have done himself a disservice if he played in the designated RBC Heritage, but insisted his decision was worth it as he opened up on his Masters that 'sucked'.
McIlroy, 33, took a break from the game for the sake of his mental health after another year of disappointment at Augusta National.
The Northern Irishman is returning to PGA Tour action this week at the Wells Fargo Championship.
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He has briefly explained why he did so in comments to Sky Sports.
But he elaborated further on Tuesday at a private event, per the Miami Herald.
Of his Masters, McIlroy said:
McIlroy's decision to skip the RBC Heritage cost him millions of dollars in player impact program bonus money.
The four-time major champion said he had a private conversation with Jay Monahan about his reasoning.
He said:
McIlroy added:
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McIlroy has taken centre stage in the battle for supremacy in men's professional golf.
Along with Tiger Woods, it is not unreasonable to suggest the pair have essentially re-shaped the PGA Tour.
McIlroy said he had lost sight of the fact there's more to life than the golf world.
He said:
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