Rory McIlroy determined not to waste season after Masters win

Rory McIlroy spent 10 days celebrating after defending his Masters title at Augusta last month but is now determined to lock in for the rest of the season

Rory McIlroy will play the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow this week. Pic: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy said he feels more motivated after defending his Masters title than he did following his breakthrough victory at Augusta last year. 

McIlroy spent 10 days celebrating after his win at the Masters last month, when he became just the fourth player ever to win the tournament back-to-back. He will play the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow this week and then the PGA Championship, the second major of the year, at Aronimink next week.