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Rory McIlroy has said his “mental and emotional wellbeing” was a reason for him withdrawing from the RBC Heritage event last month.

No reason was given at the time for the world number three’s withdrawal, which came soon after he missed the cut at the Masters.

McIlroy will make his first return to competition since Augusta at this week’s Wells Fargo Championship.

“I needed a break for me,” the Northern Irishman told the Golf Channel.

“Obviously, after the disappointment of Augusta, and it’s been a pretty taxing 12 months mentally, so it was nice to just try to disconnect a little bit and get away from it.

“But it’s nice to come back and feel refreshed and I think we’re on a pretty busy run here from now until after the play-offs so I’m excited to get going.

“I think it was a combination of a few things, and just after the disappointment of Augusta and how I played there, it was just more for my mental and emotional wellbeing I just needed to be at home for those few weeks but, as I said, looking forward to getting back this week.”

He added: “I think I’m in a better headspace than I was. Yes, you know, that run-up to Augusta is always a stressful enough couple of weeks trying to make sure everything is in the right order and making sure your game is in good shape.” (BBC Sport)

Source : Sunday Observer

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