I was excited but at the same time, I felt for Rory McIlroy

Billy Horschel showed great focus when it mattered most and managed to defeat Rory McIlroy in the final round of the BMW PGA Championship. The American golfer secured his victory in the playoff, proving that this tournament brought him good fortune, and it’s clear he earned it with his performance.

Facing him was a well-known opponent: Rory McIlroy, who is currently experiencing some tough moments in his career. While finishing second in such a tournament is impressive, Rory’s talent means fans always expect the best from him. After similar experiences at the Irish Open and the US Open, he faced another disappointing outcome. Previously, it was Rasmus Hojgaard who defeated him, and this time it was his colleague and good friend, Billy Horschel.

During the press conference, 37-year-old Horschel was brutally honest, admitting he felt for Rory, who has really struggled with luck lately. At the same time, he expressed his excitement about his own success. Horschel pointed out that he and Rory have known each other for years, and it’s not easy to face him directly in such situations.

“I made the putt and I was excited but at the same time, I felt for him,” Horschel said, as quoted by MIRROR.

“Because he’s a friend of mine, I’ve known him since 2007 and I think the world of him and I think he’s the best player in our generation. I know he’s had somewhat of a tough back end of the year of not getting some victories when it looks like it’s going to be his.”

Horschel stressed that McIlroy is very skilled at ignoring outside distractions and criticism, especially when people point out his struggles to win certain events. Despite the pressure, McIlroy manages to focus on his game and not let those opinions affect him.

Rory McIlroy is likely the golfer under the most pressure in the sport. Since he first emerged on the big stage, he has often been compared to major stars like Tiger Woods, receiving various accolades. Initially, it seemed like the young Rory could…