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None of that can be used as an excuse, though, since other teams have dealt with similar setbacks without imploding.

Before this week's tournament, McIlroy discussed his pride at showing "resilience from setbacks" in his career.

Even with the recent setbacks, however, Swagrman said he will not be deterred from his mission of spreading love and unity.

Although he quickly started collecting his quartet of majors, post 2014 there have been many instances where further setbacks have added to the malaise.

Meanwhile, other presidential efforts, on foreign policy and immigration, and at the ballot box - have faced notable setbacks in recent days.