Following his successful title defence at The Masters, Rory McIlroy is setting his sights on new targets to further cement his status as an all-time great in golf. Having completed the career Grand Slam, McIlroy is now looking to create even more history, with opportunities to win additional majors and break records.
His latest victory has left him alongside Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods as the only players to successfully defend at The Masters. McIlroy has already become the sixth male golfer in history to complete the career Grand Slam and is now focusing on the next chapter of his career. With a second successive Masters title under his belt, McIlroy is halfway to becoming a double Grand Slam champion. He has also had seven top-10 finishes at the US Open and has impressed at various Open venues.
McIlroy's next major goal could be to win all four majors on multiple occasions, a feat only achieved by Nicklaus and Woods. He is also eyeing the opportunity to become the first player to win The Masters three years running. With his latest success, McIlroy has taken his major tally to six, tying him with Faldo, Trevino, and Mickelson. One more major win would see him surpass Faldo as the most successful European golfer in the modern era.
McIlroy's legacy in the Ryder Cup is already confirmed, and he is set for multiple more appearances in the years ahead. His game is expected to survive for six or seven years, given his powerful hitting and all-roundedness.
McIlroy's last victory has pulled him closer to Scottie Scheffler in the battle to be world No 1, and he is now working towards new major targets, including the PGA Championship, US Open, and The Open.