Rory McIlroy has made it clear he's got no interest in PGA Tour politics as the golf star prepares to play at the PGA Championship later this month.
The 35-year-old will go in that major determined to secure more glory after winning the Masters at Augusta in April.
McIlroy had waited 11 years to taste glory on the biggest stage once again, while he'd also failed to win the Masters in 16 previous attempts.
He became the first European golfer in history to scoop the career Grand Slam, however, as he beat Justin Rose in a dramatic play-off to etch his name into the record books.
Rory McIlroy has made it clear he's got no interest in PGA Tour politics as the golf star prepares to play at the PGA Championship later this month
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McIlroy will be hoping to win the PGA Championship when it kicks off later this week.
He previously won the tournament in 2014, when he fended off competition from Phil Mickelson to reign supreme.
McIlroy has been involved in golf politics in recent years. Now, however, he's made it clear he 'doesn't care' what's happening behind the scenes - which has freed him up to focus more on his exploits on the course.
“I’m certainly not involved too much in the politics of everything," he said.
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“Being on the board of this tour, and even just talking about, like, you know, changes to the tour championship, and all that.
"I've no idea what's going on, and I, you know, I think at this point, I don't care.
"You know, I just, I want to play golf, and the reason I got into this game was to shoot scores, and try to play the best golf possible."
McIlroy seems unburdened following his sensational Masters win.
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Rory McIlroy appears relaxed ahead of the PGA Championship after winning the Masters last month
REUTERSHe had gone into every major prior to that weighed down by pressure and expectation, with the wait only getting longer.
Now he's secured the green jacket, he's able to play with far more freedom - something that doesn't bode well for his rivals.
Meanwhile, McIlroy's parents were unable to attend his Masters win last month due to the fact they were in the process of moving house.
And the golf star said last week that he was a 'mess' upon being reunited with them.
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“I just wanted to see my parents and the people that were closest to me, and we had a really nice two days," he said.
“With my dad, like I never get that emotional with my dad. It was great. It was great to see him.
“Then when I saw my mum... we were both a mess for a few minutes.”
On his Masters triumph, he added: “I would say it was 14 years in the making, going out with a four-shot lead in 2011, you’re feeling like I could have got it done there.
Rory McIlroy is pleased with his performances as the PGA Championship creeps closer
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“There was a lot of pent-up emotion that came out on that 18th green.
“But a moment like that makes all the years and all the close calls worth it.
“I want to say hello to my mum and dad, they’re back home in Northern Ireland.
“They did (make a lot of sacrifices). I can’t wait to see them next week. Just can’t wait to celebrate this with them.”
