Rory McIlroy has been branded a 'pain in the a***' by former Ryder Cup captain Tony Jacklin, as the Northern Irishman was issued a warning ahead of next month's Open Championship.
McIlroy came within a single shot of ending his nine-year wait for a major title at last week's US Open, but was pipped by American Wyndham Clark. The 34-year-old from Holywood was only able to shoot a level-par 70 in Sunday's final round, as he once again fell short in one of golf's four flagship events.
It has been quite the rollercoaster for McIlroy both on and off the course over the past 12 months, amid the saga surrounding the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.