US Open winner and golf's latest rising star Rory McIlroy is beginning to realise his life has changed forever since the win.

The 22-year-old Irishman admitted he'd had no idea how much of a fuss and buzz his incredible win would create.

He will now be concentrating all his efforts on the British Open tournament which starts tomorrow, although some in the industry have questioned his approach to preparation.

McIlroy has not played competitively in the three weeks since the US Open, but has opted to visited the course and put in a few practice rounds.

He acknowledged this might not work for most, but believes this approach works best for him