McIlroy’s lull in form has been well documented over the last several months. He admitted to a lack of motivation after accomplishing his career-crowning feat, the career Grand Slam at the Masters. That led to a drop in form, failing to contend in any of his recent starts – including the PGA Championship at his favorite TOUR stop, Quail Hollow, and the U.S. Open at Oakmont, a course that should fit McIlroy’s game to a tee. His biggest superpower, his driver, looked mortal at times. And the usually chipper McIlroy turned a bit terse.
