Billy Horschel makes Rory McIlroy admission after fueling his unfortunate ‘narrative’

Billy Horschel indeed said that he was sorry for Rory McIlroy after winning the BMW PGA Championship title at Wentworth on Sunday further extending the painful drought of a win for the Belfast native.

Since relinquishing a two-stroke edge over the final five holes of the US Open in May, in which he has been seeking for 10 years, McIlroy has not been able to become the major champion due to the loss. Closer to victories there were gyrations; on this one, he was deprived of an Olympic medal in August after a last-chance choke, and a week ago, Rasmus Hojgaard beat him by one brush at the Irish Open after silly bogeys in the last holes he could take.

It showed up McIlroy would conclusion his winless streak at Wentworth, but a birdie putt on the 72nd gap floated past the container, constraining a three-way playoff with Horschel and Thriston Lawrance. Lawrence was disposed of on the primary additional gap with a intruder.

McIlroy and Horschel dueled in a exciting conclusion as they played the 18th gap once more, with both men setting up mid-range hawk openings. McIlroy’s endeavor streamed barely past the glass, and Horschel heartlessly took his opportunity, depleting his putt to win at Wentworth for the moment time.

The American was stifled in his celebrations and he conceded in his winner’s press conference that portion of him was harming for McIlroy, who appeared his course as he saluted the 37-year-old on his 11th proficient win and moment triumph in Virginia Water after winning this competition in 2021.

“I made the putt and I was energized but at the same time, I felt feel for him,” Horschel said. “Since he’s a companion of mine, I’ve known him since 2007 and I think the world of him and I think he’s the most excellent player in our era. I know he’s ought to to some degree of a extreme back conclusion of the year of not getting a few triumphs when it looks like it’s progressing to be his.

“He does such a great work of cancelling out the outward commotion and a few of the pundits that scrutinize him at certain times for not winning certain occasions and getting it done.

“I fair feel for him since this can be fair another one that includes into that account going forward. He was extraordinary. He was upbeat for me. No doubt, it was fair two truly great companions attempting to fight it out at the conclusion.” 

“I made the putt and I was excited but at the same time, I felt feel for him,” Horschel said. “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 should somewhat of a tough back end of the year of not getting some victories when it looks like it’s going to be his.