Rory McIlroy Reflects on Missing Fifth Major in 2024 Season Review

Rory McIlroy summed up his 2024 season as “a pass,” but the absence of a fifth Major title still bothers him. He came close at the US Open, but some late mistakes with his usually reliable putter left him in second place behind Bryson DeChambeau. In other major events, he had mixed results: tied for 22nd at both The Masters and PGA Championship, and missing the cut at The Open Championship.

Despite these setbacks, McIlroy will finish the year with three wins and eight top-five finishes, regardless of what happens at the DP World Tour Championship. For someone like McIlroy, victories are what truly count. Although he’s proud of giving himself multiple chances to win in 2024, not clinching another Major is something that still nags at him.

“I should be sitting here with a fifth major, that stings” Rory McIlroy says he’d give himself a B rating for his season but still rues missing out on winning the US Open pic.twitter.com/on5l5OCZ3b https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/1856665007783563450

Reflecting on Consistency and Missed Opportunities:

McIlroy reflected on his year saying he was “incredibly consistent again.” He takes pride in this consistency over recent years. Yet, thinking about missed opportunities leaves a sting. “I could be sitting up here with a fifth major title,” he lamented. But there’s hope too; he believes there are many more chances ahead.

Fans might feel that despite not achieving all his goals, Rory’s performance was impressive given the challenges faced by top players worldwide.

He focused on positives like performing consistently and having three wins under his belt this year. Even if every goal wasn’t met, he considers it a successful season overall.

When asked about grading himself for the year? A simple B would suffice—good but not outstanding. Despite strong performances and three victories this year, McIlroy acknowledged that Scottie Scheffler’s eight wins and Xander Schauffele’s two Majors have widened the gap between them in world rankings.

Yet Rory remains undeterred ; he’s determined to come back stronger next year to match or surpass their achievements.

His plans might involve tweaking his schedule after feeling burnt out post-PGA Tour playoffs—possibly trimming down some events next season while maintaining focus on key tournaments like those in Dubai or Scotland before heading back home once American seasons wrap up.

In an interview with James Corrigan from Telegraph recently revealed which American tournaments may see less of him going forward as part of reshaping future schedules focusing more internationally instead!

Finally teaming up alongside Thriston Lawrence during round one DP World Tour Championship aiming secure sixth season-long title while South African seeks first win maiden Race To Dubai crown! What do you think about Rory’s plan?