Xander Schauffele Calls Rory McIlroy's Form 'Scary' Ahead of Royal Portrush Open

Rory McIlroy's recent Masters victory, which completed his career Grand Slam, is being hailed as a transformative moment for both his career and the sport, with fellow major champion Xander Schauffele calling McIlroy a 'scary' prospect for rivals now that the pressure is off. Schauffele, who himself won the USPGA and Open last year, emphasized McIlroy's generational talent and suggested that he could quickly add more majors to his tally given his proven ability and the freedom gained from this milestone. With upcoming majors at courses where McIlroy has a strong record, including Quail Hollow and Royal Portrush, expectations are high for his continued success. Schauffele, while hoping to defend his own titles, admitted that competing against a fully confident McIlroy is a daunting challenge, but also beneficial for increasing interest in golf. Schauffele also expressed his personal ambition to complete the Grand Slam, inspired by McIlroy's achievement. Overall, the consensus among top players is that McIlroy's breakthrough could usher in a new era of dominance for him on the major stage.