{"id":13083,"date":"2025-05-16T11:46:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T06:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=13083"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:43:44","slug":"how-close-has-rory-mcilroy-come-to-ending-his-droughts-at-the-three-remaining-majors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/how-close-has-rory-mcilroy-come-to-ending-his-droughts-at-the-three-remaining-majors\/","title":{"rendered":"How Close Has Rory McIlroy Come to Ending His Droughts at the Three Remaining Majors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory McIlroy\u2019s agonizing wait for a fifth major triumph finally came to an end in April as he <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/golf\/articles\/c3evny5kpv2o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">won the 2025 Masters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The victory at Augusta not only vanquished the ghost of 2011, where the Northern Irishman conspired to throw away a four-stroke lead on the final day by shooting a disastrous eight over par. It also snapped an 11-year drought to finally stand on the top step at a major.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, McIlroy carried the weight of expectation. Despite remaining one of the most talented and recognizable players in world golf, he repeatedly fell heartbreakingly short on the sport\u2019s biggest stages. Even during his triumphant Masters run, drama followed him until the final putt. After surrendering a late four-shot advantage, Rory missed a golden opportunity to seal the title on the 18th hole before eventually defeating Justin Rose in a playoff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following that triumph, online golf betting sites now think that a blockbuster year could be on the cards for the newly minted green jacket owner. The latest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bovada.lv\/sports\/golf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">golf betting at Bovada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> odds now prices McIlroy as short as +150 to win two or more majors this year, and you can get odds of +3500 for him to complete the first single-year Grand Slam of the modern era. But just how close has he come to snapping his respective droughts at all three remaining majors? Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/how-close-has-rory-mcilroy-come-to-ending-his-droughts-at-the-three-remaining-majors\/#PGA_Championship_Frustration\" >PGA Championship Frustration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/how-close-has-rory-mcilroy-come-to-ending-his-droughts-at-the-three-remaining-majors\/#Agonies_of_Inches_at_the_US_Open\" >Agonies of Inches at the US Open<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/how-close-has-rory-mcilroy-come-to-ending-his-droughts-at-the-three-remaining-majors\/#The_Open_Championship_Heartbreaker_at_Carnoustie\" >The Open Championship Heartbreaker at Carnoustie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/how-close-has-rory-mcilroy-come-to-ending-his-droughts-at-the-three-remaining-majors\/#What_Comes_Next_for_Rory_McIlroy\" >What Comes Next for Rory McIlroy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/how-close-has-rory-mcilroy-come-to-ending-his-droughts-at-the-three-remaining-majors\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PGA_Championship_Frustration\"><\/span><b>PGA Championship Frustration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It used to be introduced Rory McIlroy&#8217;s personal playground. Won the Wanamaker Trophy both in 2012 and 2014 and was the top player in golf those years. He was nearly unstoppable on offensive day due to his power from the tee, shot-making abilities and confidence in his ability to overcome pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But unexpectedly, the competition which worked best for him is one of the grandest struggles of his life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since his 2014 win, McIlroy has not been capable of making a late charge on Sunday afternoons at the PGA Championship. He has given his players moments of brilliance on the weekend but his churn wasn&#8217;t always ever threatening the leaderboard when things became tough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthier-than-normal round was one of his favorites recently, when he hit the course at Oak Hill Country Club during the 2023 PGA Championship. Rory&#8217;s form was looking very good as he looked into being sent overseas to play in the tournament and so there were great expectations for him. The tight layout was thought to be to his hand, as he was an elite driver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McIlroy once again showed the world that he is one of the greatest golfers of all time. He would go for the big shots on numerous occasions when he had the right shot. But his short game and putting let him down throughout the week. His birdie opportunities were continually lost and his potential was lost from time to time when he looked as if he was on the verge of doing something big.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agonies_of_Inches_at_the_US_Open\"><\/span><b>Agonies of Inches at the US Open<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The US Open is surely the most challenging tournament for Rory McIlroy on the course in terms of his emotional ups and downs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ironically, it&#8217;s also the tournament where he first debuted in the golfing world as a future superstar. It was a momentous day for McIlroy at Congressional back in 2011 when he swept the field to win his first major by a wide margin. The win seemed to mark the start of a great streak for the USA. Rather, the games have been some of his worst in the history of his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing the 2023 US Open at Los Angeles Country Club was one of Rory&#8217;s most difficult defeats of his career. He consistently and appropriately maintained focus and composure throughout the week. His iron work was excellent, his putting never wavered and he hit gold on target in the lead up to the final round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between McIlroy and success was Bryson DeChambeau who delivered an outstanding shooting effort as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as the back nine came into play, Rory looked as though he had things under control. He had a series of holes but just a few and was on the verge of breaking his LG majors drought. The US Open, however, has a history of taking the shrewdiest of shots, and this year, it wasn&#8217;t a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a pair of high stakes bogeys late in the round turned a championship. But it was DeChambeau who took the moment in his favor when McIlroy lost his lead. With a one stroke loser, fans were left despondent, and there were even fresh questions about Rory recreating a major victory on his own terms. Sadly, it wasn&#8217;t over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory has once more placed himself in contention on Sunday making the tournament run at Pinehurst Resort this year on the weekend of the US Open. Following a stellar third-round effort, he was close enough and many felt like he was on his way to redemption. Then there was a second sad break-down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If 2023 stung, 2024 at Pinehurst seemed designed to add salt to the wound. McIlroy was once again a key contender on Championship Sunday after an electric moving-day charge left him two shots back of the lead. However, it was d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu all over again. On the treacherous final four holes, disaster struck, with two missed putts inside 10 feet \u2013 an undoing that would see him <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2024\/jun\/16\/us-open-2024-final-round-live\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">finish a single shot off DeChambeau<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yet again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Open_Championship_Heartbreaker_at_Carnoustie\"><\/span><b>The Open Championship Heartbreaker at Carnoustie<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Augustine has a special significance for Rory McIloroy as it is undoubtedly the most emotional of all their tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Open is tradition, history, and a sense of home pride \u2013 it is a game of The Provinces of Northern Ireland. Winning the claret jug in 2014 is one of his memorable achievements in his career. However, there was one other painful memory that still haunts them, Carnoustie in 2018. The fabled links was the setting for a scene.The famous Scottish links field was the set for drama.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory seemed to be at ease and on top of things all tournament. His shot-shaping skills in some challenging situations had made him a favourite in the final round. McIlroy was looking to win the oldest major alongside Jordan Spieth on Sunday. Next came the memorable moment at the 16th hole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory then came on at the back of a sensational drive which was downed to textbook position, and presented himself with a golden opportunity to take the lead. Thousands of spectators were ready to erupt in celebration. Rather, it hit them with the stark possibility arrived the worst of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The putt slightly touched the bottom, and only just at it. McIlroy took no action to better his lead but resigned himself to taking birdie, and his frustration was evident. This go-ball turned the tide of the match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, Francesco Molinari had a one of the more undisturbed and professional OF finishes ever recorded. Molinari put down a bogey-free round and by the end pulled up two shots over Rory. Carnoustie will forever hold an important \u201cwhat if\u201d question for McIlroy fans, and chances are it will not be something they could ever recreate. Now another emotional chapter lies in wait.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, The Open Championship is coming back to Royal Portrush Golf Club which is near where McIlroy was born. The feel will be unbeatable as home fans are keen to see their hero win with him on Northern Irish turf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not a more iconic storyline in golf than Rory being victorious at The Open at Portrush. After finally breaking the Masters curse and taking the town of Augusta, confidence and momentum is now in his favor!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Comes_Next_for_Rory_McIlroy\"><\/span><b>What Comes Next for Rory McIlroy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The divide between Rory McIlroy (yesterday) and Rory McIlory (now) may well be the most pertinent of all &#8211; belief<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last decade, he&#8217;s been the main reason for every talk at the top of any championships list. He wondered and wondered about the pressure and mental scarring, the missed opportunities. But today, it is otherwise. The burden is gone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But over the weekend, after a win in the Masters, McIlroy can now come at the remaining majors with that kind of freedom that he hasn&#8217;t had in years. His recent resume includes three times when he was just a hairline&#8217;s breath away from failing at the other three championships. If he had missed a putt here, bogeyed a few layouts there, and it might be a very different story all the way around about his career. Golf is a very close game between heartbreak and greatness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Rory can keep up the pace he&#8217;s at in his driving over the years then improves what he does in his putting at the right places then the prospects are there for further big wins to come in the future. It has been such a disaster at every major event McIlroy has participated in so far, but just as it proves there are still times in his game when he can make really big hits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After making a significant impact with his performances as the club&#8217;s promoter, McIlroy has waited over 10 years for another major championship, during which he has witnessed some of the most poignant failings in the history of golf. Now, from a painful late finish at the US Open to P.G.A. Championship enigma fields and hugs of emotion at The Open Championship, it&#8217;s been enough for McIlroy to even be in the contenders boiling point pool without making it to the top spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it all changed when he won the Masters Tournament. One of the biggest of his career, Rory finally lifted his mental burden which loomed on his shoulders for years. This breakthrough is going to be the determining factor for further success in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rory McIlroy\u2019s agonizing wait for a fifth major triumph finally came to an end in April as he won the 2025 Masters. 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