“As good as I have ever been”: World No. 1 Rory McIlroy exudes confidence ahead of 2023 Phoenix Open
Rory McIlroy is confident that he is the best player right now. The golfer has been at the top of his game going into the WM Open 2023.
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Rory McIlroy is currently world no. 1, and he is definitely feeling it. He has been at the top of his game since the FedEx Cup last year and he seems unstoppable going into the Phoenix Open now. One of the most passionate golfers on course, he has set himself up for quite the success.
McIlroy was asked a simple question ahead of the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. Does he feel like the best player in the world right now? To this, McIlroy had a clear answer; Yes. McIlroy will be on course once again at the WM Phoenix Open 2023. Fans and golfers alike are excited to see him play.
After winning the Hero Dubai Desert in January, McIlroy has been prepared for anything that comes his way. Even though he has been off the Tour since October, he feels that he will fit right back in.
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“I’m playing well. I feel like consistency-wise, I’ve been as good as I have been ever in my career,” he said. “I said at the end of last year, I feel like as complete of a player as I ever have. If you just look at my statistical categories, there’s no real glaring weaknesses there. I’ve worked really hard on that, to try to become a more well-rounded player.”
“I think the results speak for themselves, as well, over not just the past six months but really the past 18 months post-Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, I feel like I’ve been on a really good run of form since then,” said McIlroy. He will be looking to defend his ranking at the WM Open that is coming up, but it will be a tough task.
23 of the top 24 players in the game of golf will be present at the WM Open this year, making for a tough competition no doubt. McIlroy might be threatened by the strong field. This also includes the likes of previous world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm. Scheffler is fiercely trying to get back his title.
“I like being No. 1 in the world. I don’t like being No. 2,” Scheffler said. “It’s just kind of one of those funny things. I think Rory and Jon are pretty much neck-and-neck for playing the best golf in the world right now, so the rankings are funny. It’s just an algorithm.” The competition will be tough, and the WM Phoenix Open will be a fun tournament to watch.
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