By the end of the day, as Scottie Scheffler held the Claret Jug, McIlroy's win at the Masters felt like a long time ago. Scheffler is the king now. McIlroy has been reduced to the supporting cast.

Message sent. Of course, Rory's comeback at The Open might not be as smooth Not to say that everything about McIlroy surging into the lead on Saturday and eventually winning The Masters was easy ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Asked to describe his disappointment about missing the cut at the Masters, after he entered the first major championship of the season as a favorite in early April, Rory McIlroy ...

Rory McIlroy’s tearful Masters triumph was sport at its most moving. This week could be even more emotional Richard Heathcote/Getty Images via CNN Newsource ...