The knock on Rory McIlroy used to be that he won his majors on soft courses. Even on Sunday, when he won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, McIlroy said an argument could be made that he hasn't won on courses of the highest repute.

Rory McIlroy claimed a two-shot victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday, a course he referred to as a “cathedral of golf.”

He already has contemplated the possibilities even before winning at Pebble Beach. McIlroy is entering his 11th year without winning a major. The Masters has been at the forefront for him since it became the missing leg of the career Grand Slam, if not sooner.

"When we're growing up dreaming of becoming professional golfers, the last thing on our mind is being an entertainer."

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy shot a 6-under-par 66 on Sunday on the way to winning his first PGA Tour start of the year, capturing the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, Calif.

Rory McIlroy admitted that he is focused on playing more ‘boring golf’ after his triumph at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Making his first start in America this season, McIlroy claimed his 27th PGA Tour title with an impressive two-shot victory at the iconic Pebble Beach course.

So really, really happy with where everything is. “I’ve talked a lot about this year trying to limit the mistakes and trying to keep the big numbers and the destructive swings off the scorecard,” McIlroy added.

Rory McIlroy delivered an overwhelming back-nine performance on Sunday for a two-stroke victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am to capture his 27th career US PGA Tour title. The 35-year-old four-time major winner from Northern Ireland made three birdies and an eagle after the turn to fire a six-under par 66 and finish on 21-under 267 at the famed