Another year has come and gone and Rory McIlroy's major championship drought continues.
McIlroy, the No. 2-ranked golfer in the world, finished tied for sixth place at The Open Championship this past weekend at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club. It's been nine years since he last won a major, winning the PGA and The Open back in 2014.
Despite his struggles on the biggest stages, the 34-year-old superstar remains as confident as ever that his time will come soon.
"I'm optimistic about the future," McIlroy said following his final round at The Open. "I just keep looking forward.