McIlroy needs to stop thinking about Augusta

The spry bounce in his step that has largely defined the Holywood man’s career hasn’t been seen in weeks. In its place is a slumped-shouldered gait of a man stalking the gallows.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy left Augusta National early without comment after missing the Masters cut for the first time in 11 years. 

His body language said what he didn’t.