Rory McIlroy says the men’s game does not need a fifth Major following talks ramping up over The Players Championship potentially being considered as one.
Brandel Chamblee was strong in his support for the PGA Tour’s flagship event recently in calling it “the best Major” after the event’s tagline of ‘March is Major’ was revealed by the PGA Tour.
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“But it’s The Players. Like it doesn’t need to be anything else. Like I would say it’s got more of an identity than the PGA Championship does at the minute.
“So from an identity standpoint, I think The Players has got it nailed. It is an amazing tournament in its own right and I don’t think it being classified a Major or not a Major makes it any more or any less.
“I’m still very proud to have won that tournament twice as I’m sure all the other champions are. It stands on its own without the label, I guess.”
When pushed on what the identity of the PGA Championship would be, he was clear in his response.
“I think glory’s last shot. I think it needs to go back to August.”
McIlroy has won the PGA Championship twice, in 2012 and 2014
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McIlroy discussed a number of topics with media…
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