BREAKING: Rory McIlroy breaks down in tears on US Open heartbreak and takes immediate action

Rory McIlroy has announced that he will be taking ‘a few weeks away’ from golf to refocus on where he wants to be regarding the game and how he will bounce back after a tough finish

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after finishing the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina

Rory McIlroy has announced he will be stepping away from golf to recompose himself after his brutal finish at the US Open.

On his social media accounts, the 35-year-old announced his intention to recalibrate after a tough loss to Bryson DeChambeau. “Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I’ve had in my nearly 17 years as a professional golfer,” McIlroy began. “Firstly, I’d like to congratulate Bryson. He is a worthy champion and exactly what professional golf needs right now. I think we can all agree on that.

“As I reflect on my week, I’ll rue a few things over the course of the tournament, mostly, the 2 missed putts on 16 and 18 on the final day. But, as I always try to do, I’ll look at the positives of the week that far outweigh the negatives. As I said at the start of the tournament, I feel closer to winning my next major championship than I ever have.

“The one word that I would describe my career as is resilient. I’ve shown my resilience over and over again in the last 17 years and I will again. I’m going to take a few weeks away from the game to process everything and build myself back up for my defense of the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Troon.