Masters champion Rory McIlroy says he overcomes performance anxiety by visualizing the worst-case scenario

Source: Business Insider

Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters Tournament. Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesRory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters on Sunday, becoming the sixth golfer to achieve a Grand Slam. But even he struggles with performance anxiety, which he overcomes by visualizing the worst possible outcome.