Heading into the U.S. Open this week, Rory McIlroy has been disabused of any notion that life once he completed the career Grand Slam with that win at the Masters would be smooth sailing.

Maybe we're all feeling a little bit like Rory McIlroy at the moment: a bit deflated, maybe even a bit 'over it'. Another Major? Already? The Northern Irishman isn't himself at the moment. The energy levels appear to be fairly low and his body language in yesterday's US Open press conference gave the impression of someone who'd rather be somewhere else.

You climb Everest, you don’t exactly turn around and go back again,” said Rory McIlroy ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open.

None would have had Rory McIlroy in the former category when he departed Augusta National in Masters green two months ago. A catalogue of misfortune, missteps and mishaps have wrought havoc with McIlroy since,

“And when Alexander saw the breadth of his domain, he wept, for there were no more worlds to conquer.”

McIlroy hasnt excelled in recent weeks, awakening skepticism among fans about his performance at Oakmont this week.

McIlroy's edge has been tough to rediscover, buried somewhere beneath the satisfaction of finally conquering Augusta National to become only the sixth player to win all four majors in his career.

Rory McIlroy is making no apologies for savoring the biggest accomplishment of his career, but insists Oakmont Country Club has his full attention this week.Since claiming his first Masters title in dramatic fashion in April,

Rory McIlroy's New Personal Record at US Open Is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It has been quite a stretch for Rory McIlroy in recent weeks, mostly filled with lows for the PGA Tour star ahead of the U.S. Open. If McIlroy's start at Oakmont is any indication, things could be turning around for the golfer.