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McIlroy feeling like a heavyweight who wants his belt back

Tom Kim, of South Korea, displays the trophy after winning the Shriners Children's Open golf tournament, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during their singles match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

FILE - Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, gestures near the tournament trophy after winning the CJ Cup golf tournament on Oct. 17, 2021, in Las Vegas. McIlroy defends his title starting Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, when the CJ Cup moves to South Carolina. He can reach No. 1 in the world with a win. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

McIlroy feeling like a heavyweight who wants his belt back