Rory McIlroy’s Updated 2014 PGA Season Predictions After British Open Win

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Published: July 21, 2014

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After winning the British Open at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Rory McIlroy became the third golfer ever to have won three major titles before his 26th birthday. The two players to have done that before him were Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus—a real measure of his superb achievement.



McIlroy reaffirmed his indisputable talent with a stunning showing at the Hoylake course, holding off late charges from Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia to win his first ever Claret Jug and the third major title of his career. But the Northern Irishman won’t dwell on this latest triumph and will be insatiable in his pursuit of sustained success as this season rolls on.

In fact, in the immediate aftermath of his British Open win, he was already looking toward the next milestone, per Alex Perry of ESPN:

The Open Championship was the one I really wanted growing up, and the one I holed so many putts on the putting green to win, to beat Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, whoever.

The more I keep looking at this trophy and seeing my name on it, the more it will start sinking in, but I'm already looking forward to driving up Magnolia Lane next year and trying to complete the Grand Slam at The Masters.



But before he can consider donning the Green Jacket and completing a historic career Grand Slam, there are other challenges that await McIlroy, beginning as early as September when he’ll head to Gleneagles to compete in the Ryder Cup. Here's a look at how the newly crowned British Open champion will fare for the rest of the season.

 

Inspire Europe to Ryder Cup Glory



After winning the most coveted individual trophy in golf, McIlroy will be desperate to add the most illustrious team trophy in the sport to his ever-growing collection of accolades. The 25-year-old will be a key figure in the European effort, and they’ll be looking t...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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