Wentworth was the stage for yet another near miss for Rory McIlroy as he battled but ultimately fell short against Billy Horschel in the thrilling final of the BMW PGA Championship. Horschel secured his victory with an impressive eagle putt, edging out McIlroy in a nail-biting playoff. This follows a similarly close contest where McIlroy was narrowly defeated by Rasmus Hojgaard at the Irish Open just a week prior.
In the latest episode of ECNETNews Golf Podcast, hosts reflect on McIlroy’s runner-up performance and the potential regrets of fellow competitor Thriston Lawrence.
“McIlroy finished 20-under par for the tournament, sharing the runner-up position with two other players,” noted a commentator. “Each competitor, including Horschel and Lawrence, will likely look back and think they could have improved by just one or two shots.”
Despite his recent near victories, which include the U.S. Open, Irish Open, and the PGA Championship, McIlroy remains a force in the sport. “He’s close to breaking through,” the commentator added. “Rory has been in contention for three major tournaments in just a few months, yet it’s been just out of reach. He was beaten by an outstanding performance!”
The podcast also delves into LIV golfers’ eligibility for the upcoming Ryder Cup, along with previews for the Presidents Cup and the Open de España.
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