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Barry Plummer

Would A Rory McIlroy Implosion At The Masters Be His Worst Defeat Ever?

Rory McIlroy hitting a tee shot at Augusta National during the 2025 Masters Tournament, with inset images of Rory McIlroy at the 2011 Masters and the 2024 US Open.

I genuinely felt for Rory McIlroy after the US Open slipped through his fingers at Pinehurst No.2 last summer, but after a commanding start to 2025, I was confident he would make a strong charge at The Masters this year.

In pursuit of a first Green Jacket, and the illustrious Career Grand Slam, McIlroy manoeuvred himself into contention heading into the weekend, but few could have predicted the dream start he would make to the final 36-holes.

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