Rory McIlroy says he's been overwhelmed by the messages of sympathy and support showered upon him after his final round meltdown at the Masters golf tournament.
The 21-year-old from Northern Ireland took a four-stroke lead into the final round having led for the first three days, but he ended up tied for 15th after a closing round of 80.
Many of his peers and golf commentators remain convinced that he's a future world number one, and the European Tour's chief executive George O'Grady believes he has the potential to be as inspirational a figure in the game as Tiger Woods.
McIlroy didn't shirk a single question at his post round media conference, openly admitting he didn't handle the pressure, but would eventually emerge stronger for the experience.
