Rory McIlroy to Focus on Enjoying Life More With Wife Ahead of The Open
Rory McIlroy, 35, has announced his intention to step back and have more fun in life. Speaking with the Telegraph, McIlroy revealed his plans to enjoy his successes more and reduce the pressure he places on himself. Currently competing at the Genesis Scottish Open, McIlroy aims to make history by defending his title on both…
Rory McIlroy, 35, has announced his intention to step back and have more fun in life. Speaking with the Telegraph, McIlroy revealed his plans to enjoy his successes more and reduce the pressure he places on himself.
Currently competing at the Genesis Scottish Open, McIlroy aims to make history by defending his title on both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour. The World No. 2 is returning to competition after several weeks off, following a mentally taxing US Open where he narrowly missed victory by one shot to Bryson DeChambeau.
In the aftermath of the US Open, McIlroy spent time in New York to clear his mind. Reflecting on his career, McIlroy admitted he has been too hard on himself and has not fully appreciated his achievements over the past decade, which include 26 PGA Tour wins and three FedEx Cup titles.
McIlroy now plans to focus on enjoying his life and career more. This includes taking a long-overdue holiday with his wife, Erica, and their young daughter, Poppy. McIlroy has not taken a vacation in nearly five years.
Recently, McIlroy confirmed that his divorce from Erica is off the table, as the couple has reconciled their differences. Erica has been seen supporting McIlroy on-site at the Scottish Open for the first time since divorce papers were filed in May.
“I need to take a step back and appreciate what I’ve done in my career and in my life and enjoy my success,” McIlroy told the Telegraph. “I don’t really enjoy my success – and I haven’t I would say for the last five. I haven’t been on a vacation in probably four or five years. So I think just stepping back and enjoying myself a little bit more away from my game is the thing. Have some fun.”
McIlroy emphasized the importance of putting his achievements into perspective and finding a balance between golf and life. He highlighted how golf can be all-encompassing, noting that he lives on a golf course and often practices late into the evening.
“I’m committed to having more fun going forward,” McIlroy said. “Being able to just get away from it and give yourself that free headspace of not thinking about golf is a good thing.”
