Rory McIlroy is at a crossroads in his career and he knows it. The golfer is ranked sixth in the world after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational earlier this year as well as the Dell Technologies Championship and Tour Championship in 2016. Despite that success, almost four years have passed since the youngster's last victory. 29 years in one of the four major golf tournaments.

Rory McIlroy - Photo: DR

At the microphone of Shane O'Donoghue presenter of "Living Golf" broadcast each month on CNN International, Rory McIlroy confides for the first time since the last Masters where he finished in 5th place. The golfer talks about what he took away from 2018 and his hopes for the future.

A future masters victory?

“I would like to believe that I have at least 14 to 16 years left to try to do it. If you look at Phil [Mickelson] who is 47, Tiger [Woods] 42, Jack [Nicklaus] who wins the Masters at 46, there is no reason why my longevity cannot be compared to theirs. . So far I've had a pretty good career, but I know I can do better and I know time is running out. "

His passion for golf

“This game gave me more than I could ever have imagined in my wildest dreams. Golf is what I love, I love to go out and play. It is the most beautiful office in the world. "

Update on his life

“I think I'm at a good time in my life. I play at my best, I don't hurt myself, I am very happy off the golf course and I have a lot of support around me. All the conditions are there for me to improve. "

To find out more and see the full interview: https://cnn.it/2M4LFzz