Wentworth exit allows Rory McIlroy to finally enjoy some Down time

He was not angry with his performance, just disappointed.

A fatigued world No1 Rory McIlroy slid out of the BMW PGA Championship as his title defence ended with a missed cut, bringing to an end a remarkable run of great form but leaving the Irishman with a weekend to recharge his batteries and offer Irish Open fans the real chance of seeing their four-time major champion fit and fresh this time next week.

Like a weary parent chiding his errant child, McIlroy was too jaded to be anything other than let down by a six-over-par 78 at Wentworth yesterday that was his worst round since his second-round 78 at the Scottish Open last July, and his first missed cut in 45 starts.