Justin Thomas has struggled for form in recent years after winning the PGA Championship in 2017, with the American admitting he was 'jealous' of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

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Rory McIlroy will soon be heading Down Under. The reigning Masters champion has confirmed he will play in this year's Australian Open – the nation's top golf tournament. He has also committed to the 2026 event.

For Rory McIlroy, his has usually been to make a trip to Charlotte and turn down Gleneagles Road to Quail Hollow Golf Club.  It was here in 2010 that McIlroy underlined his arrival on the PGA Tour, winning his first title to a delightful Jim Nantz flourish from the commentary booth.

Down goes _____! Rory McIlroy has filled that blank often. The round-shouldered Irishman, now 36, has endured all manner of fourth-round trauma, including four seconds in majors. More than once we’ve wondered: Can he get off the mat again?

After rumours swirled about his environment, US Masters champion Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will compete in the next two Australian Open tournaments.

The PGA Championship starts in a few days, and Rory McIlroy is a golfer who is attracting attention, especially after winning the Masters. The 36-year-old golfer celebrated twice at this Major, the first time in 2012, and then in 2014. Fans remember his first win at this Major with nostalgia.

Now that Rory McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam with his Masters victory, the question becomes who might be next.