Major struggles: Rory McIlroy and Greg Norman’s unwanted common ground
Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish professional golfer, and Greg Norman, an Australian professional golfer who won 20 PGA Tour events, share an unwanted common ground: their major struggles. McIlroy has come close to winning a major championship on several occasions but has yet to seal the deal, while Norman has not won a major since 1993. Both golfers have faced criticism for their inability to close out major championships, and both have been open about the toll it has taken on their mental health. McIlroy has said that he feels “pressure” to win a major, while Norman has admitted that he “struggled” with the pressure of being a favorite. Both golfers have also faced criticism for their outspoken views on the LIV Golf Tour. McIlroy has been a vocal critic of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, while Norman is the CEO of LIV Golf. The LIV Golf Tour has been criticized for its human rights record and its impact on the PGA Tour.