Rory McIlroy says green jacket is 'on a yacht' as he parties in France
McIlroy achieved his lifelong dream of completing the career grand slam when he won the Masters earlier this year. With the FedEx Cup starting in a couple of weeks, he is spending some time holidaying abroad.
The five-time major winner took some time to adjust after the big win, with his form slumping, and spoke publicly about needing time to adjust following such an achievement.
And now with the majors behind him, McIlroy is enjoying some time soaking in the sun and drinking some wine in Saint Tropez, France.
In a video circulating on social media, McIlroy was seen enjoying himself with friends, before an onlooker managed to grab his attention and asked where his green jacket is before a buzzing McIlroy said: "It's on the yacht!'
McIlroy finished in a tie for seventh at last week's Open Championship and spoke about it being a dream come true.
"Thank you to all the fans for your incredible support at Portrush this past week," McIlroy wrote on Instagram. "Playing in front of the home crowd was an experience I will never forget. A special thank you to the staff at @dunlucelodge for their world class hospitality."
'I feel like being back in Europe for a bit was a nice reset,' said McIlroy after The Open.
'I feel like I'm getting back to where I want to be and we've still got a lot of golf left this year with obviously Ryder Cup being the big one in there in September.
'I don't want to play too much leading up to that because I want to be fresh so I'm looking forward to a few weeks off here.
'I'll reflect on what's been already a good year and start to get myself ready for that run up to the Ryder Cup.'
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