Faxon: McIlroy Can Win 10 Majors After Masters Triumph

Rory McIlroy's putting coach Brad Faxon believes the Northern Irish golfer can win up to 10 major championships after his Masters triumph.

Rory McIlroy's putting coach, Brad Faxon, believes the Northern Irish golfer can win up to 10 major championships following his Masters triumph. “Rory can double his number of majors - he can go on to win 10,” Faxon said, emphasizing McIlroy's potential for continued success.

Faxon expressed his confidence in McIlroy's abilities, stating, “He has played professional golf for more than half his life now and there is nothing that can stop this guy.” McIlroy's victory at Augusta National marks a significant milestone, completing his career Grand Slam.

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With this win, McIlroy joins an elite group of golfers, including Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Faxon believes this achievement will serve as a platform for McIlroy to build on, potentially leading to even more major victories.

Rory McIlroy's putting coach, Brad Faxon, believes that the golfer's past disappointments, including his Masters defeats, have made him stronger. “Something happened from the defeats to build the resilience he has,” Faxon said, highlighting how McIlroy's experiences have contributed to his success.

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Faxon added that McIlroy's setbacks have taught him valuable lessons, saying, “It builds inside what you need to overcome. He is an example to everyone.” McIlroy's journey to completing the career Grand Slam has been marked by both triumphs and disappointments.

McIlroy had previously won several majors, including the 2011 US Open and the 2014 Open, but the pressure to complete the Grand Slam weighed heavily on him. “Rory has carried a burden since 2014 to have this goal accomplished and every year, since the first major of the year, it gets harder,” Faxon explained, emphasizing the mental challenge McIlroy faced.

“Rory is one of the most intelligent, kind people I have ever met in my life and he knows everything about the history of the game and what this means for the game.”