Golf’s shortcomings to the fore!

McIlroy watches his shot during the first round of the Memorial Tournament in Ohio. His lack of success at the majors since 2014 has baffled many, not only Nicklaus. — AP

THERE were two salient issues that emerged from the build-up of this week’s Memorial Tournament hosted at Jack Nicklaus’ Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.

The first was Nicklaus’ assertion that he was mystified Rory McIlory had not won a major since his fourth in 2014.