‘We’re Greedy’: Rory McIlroy Sent Wake-Up Call by Lydia Ko Amid His Bitter Feud With Journalists
We all chase goals, thinking they’ll change our lives forever. But what happens when you actually catch what you’re chasing? Lydia Ko recently shared some uncomfortable truths about this very question. Her words cut straight to what drives players like Rory McIlroy. The revelation was made during a press conference at PGA Frisco, ahead of the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Most people expect lasting satisfaction from major accomplishments. Elite golfers discover a different truth entirely.
“We’re greedy in that sense, like nothing will fulfill us fully until we’re done,” Ko explained when asked about the psychological aftermath of achieving major career milestones. She wasn’t apologizing. Instead, she was revealing the mindset that separates champions from everyone else. Ko speaks from experience about reaching career pinnacles. The New Zealand star became the youngest Hall of Fame inductee at 27 after winning Olympic gold in Paris, securing her 27th qualifying point. The aftermath surprised her completely.
“I think I thought my life or maybe the way I thought about myself would change when I got in the Hall of Fame and did a lot of the things I wanted to do before it actually happened,” Ko revealed when reflecting on her expectations versus reality after achieving the sport’s highest honor. The expected transformation never materialized. Instead, she discovered something more profound about elite competition, clearly. Ko’s journey to Hall of Fame qualification wasn’t without its challenges. The pressure had previously affected her performance, and 2024 was when she found her groove, winning three events. Ko drew direct parallels to McIlroy’s situation.
