Rory McIlroy shows his true colors after yacht | Golf News

Rory McIlroy took time out of his busy schedule to attend the ultimate spherical of the Senior Open Championship at Sunningdale, England, demonstrating his deep ardour for the game.

His pal, Padraig Harrington, secured a three-stroke victory in Berkshire, England, incomes his third senior main title. By heading off Justin Leonard and Thomas Bjorn, he joined an elite group of only 5 golfers who have received both the Open and Senior Open.

McIlroy, contemporary from tying for seventh place at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, lives just three miles away from Sunningdale. He lately moved into a newly constructed mansion on the Wentworth property with his spouse, Erica Stoll.

After back-to-back weeks at the Scottish Open and The Open Championship, McIlroy loved a well-earned break in the south of France. Social media clips revealed him having a great time in St. Tropez.

When followers requested about the whereabouts of the Green Jacket from his Masters win, McIlroy, holding a wine glass and surrounded by energetic music, cheerfully introduced: “It’s on the yacht.”

Despite having had an eventful few weeks, McIlroy, upon returning to England, selected to spend his Sunday at Sunningdale, keenly observing the finale of the Senior Open. The 36-year-old was more than glad to pose for photos with followers exterior the Sunningdale clubhouse upon his arrival.

The Northern Irishman, a real traditionalist of the game, treasures residing close to Sunningdale, among the world’s most prestigious golf venues. His transfer to the English countryside, just under 10 minutes from the course, signifies he’ll spend significantly much less time at his household’s Florida home, where they’ve lived lately.

McIlroy’s place relating to senior tour participation stays placing. He declared earlier this 12 months that he can’t envision himself competing on the over-50s circuit once his prime profession concludes.

“Look, I’ve said a lot of absolutes in my time that I’ve walked back, but I do not envision playing Champions Tour golf,” he declared. “Something has gone terribly wrong if I have to compete at golf at 50.”

Harrington catapulted himself to the summit at Sunningdale following back-to-back 65s on Friday and Saturday, with the 53-year-old commanding proceedings as he navigated his closing spherical. Despite posting those exceptional numbers, Harrington remained unhappy with his ball-striking.

“I don’t feel very good about how I’m hitting the ball,” he confessed on Saturday. “So I am trying to get away from that and not worry so much about that because clearly I’m scoring well.

“Better off taking pictures 13-under par and not feeling so good about it than pondering you are swinging it great and being degree par. So I just need to exit and play and strive golf tomorrow. Hit the suitable shot at the suitable time and not essentially strive and play swing.”