After a stomach-churning Sunday, Rory McIlroy looks grand in green
To cap a wild Sunday at the Masters, McIlroy missed the winning putt on the 18th hole, then beat Justin Rose in a playoff, giving him a career Grand Slam. Rory McIlroy is the champion at the Masters for the first time. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) AUGUSTA, Ga. — In a head-spinning, stomach-churning, history-making round of…
To cap a wild Sunday at the Masters, McIlroy missed the winning putt on the 18th hole, then beat Justin Rose in a playoff, giving him a career Grand Slam.
Rory McIlroy is the champion at the Masters for the first time. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, Ga. — In a head-spinning, stomach-churning, history-making round of golf, Rory McIlroy outran demons, overcame blunders and etched his name among the game’s giants Sunday night. He finally won the Masters and slipped on the green jacket that he had chased for so long, the vibrant wool covering years of heartbreak and scar tissue.
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Rory McIlroy’s victory at the Masters was celebrated as a significant comeback, with many commenters expressing admiration for his perseverance over the years. Key moments highlighted include his ability to overcome pressure and adversity, particularly in the final round, where… Show more
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