Rory McIlroy says he is left “counting missed opportunities” after failing to mount the Sunday challenge he needed at the US PGA Championship. After making the push on the final day, he shoots a one-under-par 69. Despite the late-round effort, McIlroy does not close the gap to the leader and ends the tournament five strokes behind Aaron Rai, who wins the championship. Multiple reports describe the result as falling short of McIlroy’s expectations, with attention on scoring opportunities he was unable to convert during the critical stages of the event. The coverage consistently frames the conclusion as a missed chance for a stronger finish, while also noting McIlroy’s continued focus on future major competition. One report adds that McIlroy now targets US Open glory, highlighting that the PGA Championship outcome does not change his broader ambitions on the major stage.