Rory McIlroy’s heartwarming family moment says it all as cruel season continues
Rory McIlroy shared a touching moment with his loved ones in the aftermath of yet another harsh near miss for the four-time major champion as Billy Horschel snatched victory at WentworthRory McIlroy was embraced by his daughter and wife after his final round on Sunday Rory McIlroy was consoled by his wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy as his season of heartache continued at Wentworth on Sunday.McIlroy was pipped to the BMW PGA Championship title by the finest of margins, with Billy Horschel taking victory with an eagle on the second playoff hole in Surrey. The Northern Irishman has not won since he blew a two-shot lead over the final five holes at the US Open in June, continuing his 10-year drought at the majors.Cruel results have followed, narrowly missing out on an Olympic medal in August before being made to pay for two sloppy bogeys late in his final round at the Irish Open as Rasmus Hojgaard snatched the win at Royal County Down. Sunday’s climax at Wentworth continued a brutal run for McIlroy, who had a chance to win the tournament on the 72nd hole but his birdie putt slipped past the cup.