Rory McIlroy's haircut confession leaves interviewer in stitches
Known for his signature curly locks, the Masters champion surprised fans and reporters alike by stepping out with a dramatically shorter trim – one that's sparked everything from amused commentary to comparisons with Mr Bean.
The change didn't go unnoticed during CBS's coverage, with one interviewer laughing as McIlroy explained the thinking behind the chop. Rory McIlroy at the pro-am prior to the Genesis Scottish Open. Pic:'You know, I am getting a little grey as everybody probably knows and I stupidly thought that by going shorter, it would take the greys out,' McIlroy admitted.
'If anything, I think it makes me look more grey. It'll grow back, that's the good thing. It'll be perfect for the Ryder Cup in September.' View this post on Instagram
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Jokes and side-by-sides quickly flooded social media, with one fan writing: 'Rory needs to stick to his old hair. Looks 20 years older here with his new cut,' while another quipped: 'Did Rors get in an accident while they were trimming the greens?'
But the new look might hint at something deeper than a summer refresh. McIlroy has been out of the spotlight since a T6 finish at the Travelers Championship, spending time off-grid at his new family home in Wentworth and taking a deliberate step back from the PGA Tour grind. Rory McIlroy at the pro-am prior to the Genesis Scottish Open. Pic:'The one thing I would say about the last couple of weeks is I felt like I could detach a little bit more and sort of hide in a way,' McIlroy said during a press conference.
'Sometimes you need that to completely get away. I feel like this world of golf can become all-encompassing if you let it.'
Grey hairs or not, he's clearly not afraid to shake things up – and the buzz (on and off the course) shows no signs of fading.
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