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Neil McLeman

Rory McIlroy opens up on mental fragility and admits mixed emotions after PGA showing

Rory McIlroy has admitted he crumbled at the Masters because he was “mentally fragile” under the pressure of completing his career Grand Slam.

And after finishing tied seventh at the US PGA, the world No.3 revealed: “I honestly didn't feel like I had a chance of winning this week.”

The Ulsterman fell apart with a second round 77 in Augusta - the only Major he has yet to win. McIlroy confessed he was still struggling with his game coming into the US PGA but he salvaged an opening 71 before making three consecutive 69s to finish two-under par at testing Oak Hill.

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