PAUL MCGINLEY has warned Rory McIlroy he has to overcome the Sunday jitters if he wants to get back to winning ways.
McIlroy is winless since the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March 2018 heading into The Players Championship.
He was in contention at the same event last week heading into the final round, but a disappointing closing level-par 72 saw him finish sixth.
The Northern Irishman, 29, has finished in the top six in each tournament in 2019 but has failed to get over the line despite being in the final Sunday pairing nine times.
And the former Ryder Cup captain wants to see McIlroy with a chip on his shoulder at TPC Sawgrass to turn the tide.
McGinley said: One of the things thats been great to watch with Rory over the years is the fact that when he gets hot he gets really hot and he generally wins. That hasnt been the trend the last couple of years.
Hes become a little bit more consistent, we all know how talented he is, but golf is about winning and theres no doubt hes got an issue on a Sunday and its growing.
A lot of people are questioning why hes not getting it done on Sunday. Is it a question of guile? No. Hes won big tournaments in the past, but hes lost his confidence when it comes down to the last day.
I always believe Rory plays his best when hes got a little bit of a chip on his shoulder. Thats what I would like to see Rory coming back with on a Sunday, Get out of my way, here I come.
I think Rorys better when hes got an edge about him, something to prove.
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