Rory McIlroy says a need to tackle “difficult issues” can gas additional success in 2026 as he made a robust begin to his season on the Dubai Invitational.
The world quantity two accomplished a profession Grand Slam with victory on the Masters final April. He later helped Europe win the Ryder Cup in New York, whereas he additionally triumphed on the Pebble Seaside Professional-Am, Gamers Championship and Irish Open.
In his first aggressive outing of the yr, McIlroy carded a gap five-under 66 to take the first-round lead at Dubai Creek Resort.
Regardless of turning into simply the sixth golfer to finish a profession sweep of males’s majors, motivation stays excessive for McIlroy.
“I just like the work and like the method,” McIlroy advised Sky Sports activities.
“I take pleasure in doing difficult issues and I believe if you can also make that the vital half and make it routine, you do not want motivation to do it. It is your way of life and what you do.
“I assume it is who you determine as and I determine as a tough employee and somebody who likes to do these issues.
“The extra you try this, the extra it turns into who you’re. I’ve accomplished it for therefore lengthy now that if I did not do it, it will really feel fairly international.”
