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Marriage key to Rory McIlroy’s last win, says sports psychologist

 

A world renowned sports psychologist working with Rory McIlroy has said married life could be the secret behind his latest success on the golf

Referencing McIlroy’s home life, he said: “If anything, most players do better when they’re married. It makes life a lot easier if you have the right marriage and he seems to have that. “Course.

The Co Down sporting star claimed his first trophy in 18 months at Wells Fargo championship in North Carolina last week, with his wife Erica and their young daughter Poppy there to cheer him on.

In an interview with The Times newspaper, Dr Bob Rotella said his settled home life would have been a major factor.

Rory wins Wells Fargo Championship but not everyone was happy

Rory McIlroy celebrating his win at the Wells Fargo Championship with wife Erica and daughter Poppy

Described as “the godfather of sports psychology,” Dr Rotella’s golfing clients have won an impressive 74 majors between them.

Analysing McIlroy’s latest win, he said his ability to stay in the moment when things didn’t go to plan was key.

“He was presented to the world as someone who is just a great ball striker and that’s how he would dominate the game,” he said.

“But I saw him go out on Sunday (at Wells Fargo) and hit three fairways. He still won. Part of it is about not making up false narratives about having to hit everything perfectly. Golf is about hitting the ball and getting it in the hole. Sometimes it’s winning pretty and sometimes winning ugly, but you have to be able to love doing it both ways.”

This week, McIlroy is hoping to ride his new found wave of confidence towards winning his third US PGA Championship at Kiawah Island.

 

 

 

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