Rory McIlroy reflected on the PGA Championship, pinpointing three holes that prevented him from winning. He missed the chance to secure his seventh major championship. McIlroy failed to birdie the par-5 holes and bogeyed the driveable par-4 No. 13. He stated that he would 'rue' those three holes, as they impacted his performance. In contrast, the PGA winner, Aaron Rai, performed well on the par 5s. Jordan Spieth also faced challenges, with his putting hindering his chances. Alex Smalley and Matti Schmid saw significant changes in their lives despite not winning. Smalley finished tied for second, while Schmid tied for fourth.