McIlroy Confessions: In an emotional and shocking interview with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, golf superstar Rory McIlroy shocked and moved the sports world to tears with a confession:

For years, he struggled with a serious gambling problem that led to financial ruin and mental turmoil.

After months of speculation about McIlroy’s erratic behavior and sudden decline in his performance on the golf course, this heartfelt confession shocked Balionis and audiences around the world. Witnesses said Fowler was practicing an extreme sport when he lost control of his equipment and fell from a great height, causing the fatal injuries. “I played horribly this year. It’s a very simple, easy way to sum things up,” Fowler said Thursday afternoon in Pinehurst. “I was just waiting it out. I am working, but I have to be patient and use these next few weeks to see progress and prepare to play a bit more in August.

“Is the wait over for Fowler?” Fowler shot a 6-under 64 on Thursday at TPC River Highlands to take an early lead in the Travelers Championship. Fowler was a hot putter, taking just 23 putts for a total of more than 124 feet. He made an 8-foot putt for par on the first hole and didn’t make a bogey on any other holes. He made a 14-foot birdie putt (No. 16).