Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Sunday a big issue for Rory
RORY MCILROY has “lost his confidence” in final rounds and the problem is getting worse, according to Paul Mcginley.
At Bay Hill on Sunday the Holywood man failed to win a tournament after starting in the final group for the eighth successive time.
The world No.6, who turns 30 in May, has started the year with five consecutive top-six finishes on the PGA Tour.
But speaking before the Players Championship at Sawgrass, former Ryder Cup captain Mcginley said Mcilroy will be feeling “frustration” after extending his winless streak to over a year just a month before the Masters.
“It is great to see him play as consistently as he has been because that is something that has been missing in his career,” said the Sky Sports pundit.
“One of the things that has been great to watch with Rory over the years is that when he gets hot, he gets really hot and generally wins.
“That hasn’t been the case in the last couple of years.
“You know how talented he is but golf is about winning and there is no doubt that he has got an issue on a Sunday and it is growing. There are a lot of questions being asked about him.
“People are questioning why he is not getting it done on a Sunday. Is it a question of guile? No, he has won big tournaments in the past.
“But he has lost his confidence when it comes down to the last day and that is why he is not winning.
“He is not free-wheeling on Sunday the way he does when he is at his best.”