Rory McIlroy was right to take a break after the Masters – Curtis Strange

McIlroy did not speak to the media after a second round of 77 at Augusta National brought a premature end to his career grand slam bid.

OH GEORGIA: Curtis Strange believes Rory McIlroy, pictured, was right to take a break after his missed cut in the Masters (Steve Welsh/PA)

Rory McIlroy was right to take a break after his miserable Masters experience in order to avoid a destructive trip down a “rabbit hole”, according to double US Open champion Curtis Strange.

McIlroy did not speak to waiting reporters after a second round of 77 at Augusta National brought a premature end to his latest bid to win a green jacket and complete the career grand slam.