‘There’s a microscope on him’: Schauffele talks McIlroy’s U.S. Open heartbreak
Speaking to reporters after the tournament, Xander Schauffele commented on Rory McIlroy’s US Open disappointment:
“It’s tough to watch Rory go through what he went through,” Schauffele said. “He’s a great player, and he deserves to win more than he does. But that’s golf. It’s a cruel game. You can be playing the best golf of your life, and then one bad shot can ruin everything.”
Schauffele also spoke about the intense media scrutiny that McIlroy faces:
“There’s a microscope on him,” Schauffele said. “Every move he makes is analyzed and criticized. That’s a lot of pressure to deal with, especially when you’re trying to win a major championship.”
