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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Scott Hunt

Rory McIlroy enjoying ‘perks’ of golf success after attending Trump’s White House dinner

  • Rory McIlroy is targeting further major success at this week's PGA Championship, aiming to become the fifth player since 1960 to win the first two majors of the year after his back-to-back Masters victories.
  • A win would establish him as Europe's most successful modern-era golfer with seven major titles, surpassing Sir Nick Faldo.
  • McIlroy chose to skip the Cadillac Championship at Trump Doral to attend a White House state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump during King Charles's recent visit.
  • He expressed his desire to enjoy the “perks” of being a top golfer, acknowledging that his time at the pinnacle of the sport is finite.
  • Feeling more motivated and with clearer goals than last year, McIlroy is eager to pursue more major championships.

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