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

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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 hard but need to be patient to see progress and use the next few weeks to put myself in a position to play a bit more in August.