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“I love what I’m doing”

A fter 15 years of pro golf, Rory McIlroy still thrills us with his brilliant game and winning personality. He boasts a rare combination of humility and confidence, but he can’t seem to escape the pressure of expectations as his Major Championship title drought hits year number eight.

Rory wowed us all on Masters Sunday with a flawless eight-under-par 64 capped with that dramatic hole out on the last, but his runner-up finish still leaves the Career Grand Slam out of his grasp, for now. We chatted with Rory recently about the Majors, Ryder Cup, family life and more.

As a young father, what life event are you looking forward to most with your daughter Poppy?

It’s nice that Poppy and Erica can come on the road with me and travel so much, so I don’t miss that much honestly. But it’s definitely things like first day at school, kindergarten or preschool, and birthdays I’m

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