Rory McIlroy at 2015 US Open: Takeaways from Pre-Tournament Press Conference

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Published: June 16, 2015

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Rory McIlroy was in a confident mood as he addressed the media Tuesday ahead of the 2015 U.S. Open, insisting he feels like the best golfer on the planet with the Chambers Bay showpiece set to begin Thursday.  

The 26-year-old, who is currently ranked as the world's finest player, was speaking ahead of the second major of the year and was in boisterous spirits, as seen here, courtesy of Todd Lewis of the Golf Channel:



McIlroy will be hoping for a consistent showing at the U.S. Open after a year of ups and downs so far. The Northern Irishman has missed the cut in each of his last two tournaments, but he won the WGC Match Play event prior to those two disappointments with some stunning golf.



The four-time major winner revealed he doesn't expect his poor showings in Europe to have a major effect this week, per Golf Central:



McIlroy also finished fourth at the Masters earlier this year, falling short in pursuit of a career Grand Slam before his 26th birthday.



While McIlroy emits an unflappable aura while out on the course, he has hinted that the hyperbolic buildup that accompanied him at Augusta may have hampered his performances:



Chambers Bay represents an intriguing challenge for the world No. 1. The course is going to be long and will pose a stern examination of every facet of a player's game. As such, a rounded talent like McIlroy should be in the mix for his second U.S. Open triumph come Sunday evening's climax.



As the PGA Tour's official Twitter feed noted, McIlroy said he is expecting a unique experience at this particular golf course:



McIlroy was also quizzed on European players' recent dominance in the U.S Open. Martin Kaymer's win at Pinehurst 12 months ago means golfers from across the pond have won this illustrious title in four of the last five years.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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