McIlroy urged to set a new goal after FedEx Cup claims
Former golfer Rob Lee said Rory McIlroy must assess how strongly he wants to regain the world No. 1 ranking while balancing his home life. Lee’s comments came after McIlroy’s FedEx Cup claims, with Scottie Scheffler identified as a possible source of renewed motivation for the world No. 2.
Rory McIlroy needs to assess how much he wants to become world No. 1 again while balancing his home life, former golfer Rob Lee said.
McIlroy is the world No. 2, according to the source, which linked Lee’s comments to McIlroy’s FedEx Cup claims. Lee also said Scottie Scheffler could help reignite McIlroy’s motivation.
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