A closer look at Rory McIlroy’s long wait for a fifth major crown

The Northern Irishman has had 33 appearances at majors since his last win.

Wyndham Clark is the 24th different major winner since McIlroy’s last success. Pic: AP Photo/George Walker IV

Rory McIlroy had to settle for a runner-up finish at the US Open as his long wait for a fifth major title continued.

McIlroy finished one stroke behind first-time major winner Wyndham Clark at Los Angeles Country Club, meaning he has still not lifted one of golf’s four biggest prizes since his success at the US PGA Championship in 2014.