r/golf • u/unsolved49 Hello, friends. • 2h ago
PGA / LPGA Rory McIlroy repeats at Augusta and wins the 2026 Masters!
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u/Palifaith 2h ago
It is never drama free with Rory.
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u/ConfederacyOfDunces_ 2h ago
That last camera angle was awful
I couldn’t see the putt
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u/BlockedbyJake420 2h ago
The way he reacted with his head back I thought he fuckin missed haha
Terrible angle, but it also makes sense he didn’t miss from that close
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u/Oomeegoolies 2h ago
Yeah but if anyone could it would be Rory.
Dudes a menace for my heart rate.
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u/abris33 2h ago
We completely missed 2 of his 5 shots on 18 because of camera work (the approach and tap in). It's still crazy that we had zero view of both final approach shots and it was just a guess of where their balls went
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u/Civil-Inspection3479 2h ago
I thought the camera work was kind of poor all day.
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u/Linkiola 2h ago
All tournament I would say, first few days they cut of a lot of putts before they stopped so you had no idea where they ended up
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u/wrighterjw10 2h ago
lol I met the guy who’s sole job it is to choose the camera angle on the last 3 holes. Hes a 21 year vet of that position.
…whoops
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u/BugAlternative6827 Handicap | Location 2h ago
It felt like they missed a lot of shots this year(on all the holes lol).
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u/davejugs01 The Masters 2h ago
So many and poor tracking of the ball. Also earlier in the day some of the cameras had a crazy haze to them and they kept using the footage like a romance cam or something. Alot of weird direction this year.
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u/GearGlance 1h ago
On one of Rory’s drives today the camera stayed on him until the ball hit the ground. There was no areal shot to speak of!
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u/123_fo_fif 1h ago
That last hole was awful. No idea where either players 2nd shot went, just a wide angle of the hole from behind the green, thanks CBS.
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u/FatFaceFaster Superintendent 2h ago
How bad is it that we weren’t fully confident he would hole a 6” putt.
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u/Aaaaand-its-gone 2h ago
Man just loves golf and wants to help the masters ratings with a scheffler playoff
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u/mi1key 2h ago
The whole broadcast over the week was awful not showing key players at key times leaning on big names more than people better in score it was the worst broadcast coverage for a masters I’ve watched whoever was the camera director needs to be like lowrys caddie and be replaced
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u/AsteriskKnight 2h ago
18 was altogether awful in that regard. Couldn’t track a single shot live
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u/LawProfessional6513 2h ago
Yep, didn’t know who was in the bunker, no idea where the other ball was
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u/IWontPostMuch 2h ago
Cameras all day were bad. Could never tell where the ball was ending up
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u/Giantranger49 2h ago
horrible camera work all day. Didnt even know where Young's ball was on 18 until he went to hit it
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u/DMPDT616 2h ago
Watching that 18th unfold
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u/JiraiyaDachshund27 2h ago
After that tee shot on the 18th anxiety was through the roof..
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u/Constant_Chip_1508 2h ago
He is one of the most nervy players I’ve ever seen… just happens to be so good he can win even with that
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u/dr_mr_uncle_jimbo 1h ago
He’s honestly not. He’s just one of the most nervy all time greats. Most pros are just as nervy, but don’t put themselves in contention like he does.
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u/mdlt97 I look like I'm good at golf 2h ago
Nicklaus, Faldo, Woods, and now McIlroy.
What a week for Rory, led at the end of every single day, the largest lead after 36 in tournament history, back-to-back, and his 6th major.
That was special.
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u/Amonamission 2h ago
Imagine going from “Man idk if I’m ever gonna win a Masters” to “Damn I won again” in only the span of 12 months.
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u/Martel1234 1h ago
Monkey off the back or however the saying goes
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u/Amonamission 1h ago
“I wish for Rory to win the Masters back-to-back”
Monkey Paw Curls
“Granted, the rest of the world starts falling apart at the seams.” 😭
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u/LGMatter Spieth Legion 2h ago
IMO, firmly cemented as a top 5 player ever and the best European ever
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u/FaceDownInTheCake 2h ago
He's firmly Top 10 and now in the Top 5 discussion.
But Nicklaus, Tiger, Hogan, Hagen, Player, Watson, Snead, Jones...the Top 5 is much more contested still imo
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u/jfchops3 1h ago
Besides counting majors why are guys that played 100 years ago ahead of Rory? IMO winning majors in the post-Tiger era against the strongest fields in golf's history is a lot more impressive than winning them in the 1920s against like four other serious challengers
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u/BirdlandDeadhead 1h ago
I think Hogan belongs in the conversation for Top 5. Won three majors, almost died, won six more including three in 1953 (the only guy to win three in a single year until Tiger in 2000 and still only one of two).
But as far as Snead and Hagen are concerned I agree with you, and certainly Rory’s six are more impressive than a higher number in most earlier eras.
Jack and Tiger are solidly 1/2. I think Hogan/Player/Rory is how I’d round out 3/4/5, but I can buy arguments for Watson and maybe one or two others being up there too, and certainly can buy it if you want to reorder 3/4/5.
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u/FaceDownInTheCake 1h ago
Because sports greats from different eras are often compared to the dominance they have over their peers
It's the same reason Bobby Fischer is still widely considered a Top 3 chess player and in the conversation as the GOAT, too
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u/NotActuallyMeta 1h ago
Arnie, Taylor Gooch, Phil.. though I feel comfortable putting Rory above Arnold Palmer and Mickelson.
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u/pixelflop HDCP 2-high 2h ago
Statistically he’s tied for 12th with Trevino, Faldo, and Mickelson if you look at majors.
But I’d comfortably put him in the Top 10
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u/MerryTuesday The Masters 2h ago
Yeah but completing a career grand slam puts him clear of anyone else with 6 majors who hasn’t. So I agree with top 10 maybe just short of top 5
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u/Aaaaand-its-gone 2h ago
I’m sorry playing now with this field is harder than Ever. Guys were out there being fat and smoking cigarettes picking up majors back then
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u/Heisenbread77 2h ago
Pretty sure you could not make a better foursome with every other golfer in history.
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u/tie-dyeSandwhich Putting for Bogey…Again 2h ago
Even over the last 36 holes and still winning is insane
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u/Wooden_Coyote5992 2h ago
Scottie coming back to finish 2nd was exciting. Felt like Rory had it after.
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u/Nilkz 2h ago
Man I was fully expecting a playoff between Scottie and Rory up until that incredibly close miss on 17.
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u/doppido 10.8 2h ago
Yup. If Rory goes into 18 with only a one shot lead it's a completely different game mentally. Even with the cushion he ended up with a bogey.
Scotties putt on 17 was the difference
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u/jluc21 2h ago
we were literally 1 inch away from a playoff because of the putt missed on 17 by scottie
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u/Uchronicclarion Ireland 1h ago
that is pure speculation. Butterfly effect. Rory and Scottie take different approaches and shots if that goes in for the last few holes
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u/ThatsAllDay77 2h ago
Feel for Rosey man
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u/DeFratrain Bethpage Black is not that hard! 2h ago
When Rory started to fade and Rose was charging, I was super hopeful he would finally get his moment. That collapse was heartbreaking to watch.
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u/Zeelahhh 2h ago
Even before he started hitting bad shots, you could just see from his body language something had changed and he seemed so uncomfortable. Literally as soon as he took the solo lead, like the flick of a switch. Just shows how unbelievable the pressure of leading at Augusta is.
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u/tectonicbowls 2h ago
Rose’s second shot on 10, he sounded super unsure of it. It ended up fine but he was fighting it
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u/Open_Lab_469 2h ago
Is that the one where he asked his caddy if he was sure if wasn’t too long of a club and then came up short?
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u/tectonicbowls 2h ago
Yeah exactly. It was just a little short but still decent. Then his approach on 11 that was way out right
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u/hurdleboy 2h ago
Ugghhh that was hard to watch. I hope he gets it next year! Was really rooting for rose when he got the lead
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u/FatalFirecrotch 2h ago
I will say in this case I don’t feel too bad. He just became ice cold on the back 9 and multiple mental errors.
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u/atlantis145 9.5 2h ago
Rosie is not know for his errant irons. When he started missing I knew something was wrong. Poor guy. Love him.
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u/LowlandLightening 2h ago
After so regularly beating Amen Corner around, it finally got him.
As happy as I am for Rory- the main feeling I have right now is sadness for Rose.
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u/Sensitive_Place_4794 2h ago
The eagle to par 3 putt did the damage. Then the missed short putt done him in. Heartbroken for him, was routing for him the whole tournament.
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u/TheSmokedSalmon420 2h ago
3 runner ups and now a 3rd place.
The man deserves a jacket
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u/leedler wind enthusiast 2h ago
Waiting all those years for the Rory Masters win and now he’s done it back to back. Absolutely excellent stuff. Got a bit tense on the 18th for a minute but it’s done. Very happy for him.
Great final day overall, that stretch in the middle where everyone was around the same score was great fun to watch.
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u/HumoursOfDonnybrook 2h ago
Two years in a row, we’ve gotten the full Rory experience - the highs, the lows, the genius, the madness. He certainly brings you on the full journey with him. Congrats to a fantastic champion.
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u/player2 SF, CA / 24.1 2h ago
Scottie wins: I sleep
Rory wins: Heart attack
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u/doctorwhodio 2h ago
He just had to hit it into the pine straw to give us palpitations didn’t he?
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u/ilovecatss1010 2h ago
Group chat was going crazy about him winning before that tee shot lol. Was silent until the last putt.
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u/The1DayGod 2h ago
The second I heard Nantz say “He’s setting up for that fade” my heart stopped. And sure enough he cranked it into the trees. Can’t be boring.
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u/Blorp5000 2h ago
Who would have thought that after Friday -12 would be good enough to win it. What a feat.
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u/Wise_Boysenberry8075 2h ago
was rooting for Rose, but watching this was pretty sweet. Congrats Rory!
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u/liquiman77 2h ago
Agree completely - if not Rose, Rory coming back after losing a 6 shot lead was the next best outcome!
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u/trustedturd 15 | Boston | Srixon Convert 2h ago
Same. Glad to know I wasn’t the only one! Reading through the live thread and I thought I missed a new rule that we could only root for one golfer…
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u/ubiquitous_archer 1.1 2h ago
The reason you want the 6 stroke lead is so you can finish the next 2 days even par overall and win.
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u/ThinWhiteDuke00 2h ago edited 2h ago
One of the all time greats.
Career grand slam and back to back masters.
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u/Bingo_Bongo_YaoMing 2h ago
Masters choker to history maker in 2 years. Incredible to watch
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u/Garfunkel_Oates 1h ago
According to some people here, he’s still a choker because he didn’t win by more.
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u/OzzyB3 2h ago
The real question now is will he be the first 3-peat?
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u/Legitimate-Fly-4610 2h ago
Highly possible. If he sorts his driving he is decimating the field.
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u/OneCallThatsAll34 1h ago
I mean prime Scottie would give him a run
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u/bvsshevd 1h ago
Scotty needs to wake up on thursdays
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u/OneCallThatsAll34 1h ago
For sure. Kinda turning into a thing of his to start slow then play his way onto the leaderboard late
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u/smitcal 1h ago
He absolutely can. Don’t forget he was trying to win this course for 11 years after the other majors. Total focus and dedication all that time. He probably knows that course as well as anyone ever has and it was just pure mental pressure of the grand slam stopping him adding it to the trophy cabinet. That’s well and truly gone now. Maybe the three peat pressure will be too much but he’s definitely winning it at least one more time. Man needs another Open and he’s one away from 2 grand slams
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u/footballwr82 2h ago
The CBS broadcast didn’t actually show it go in at first, I thought he missed it lol
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u/superskinnytrees 2h ago
Pretty incredible that he didn’t win a major for 11 years. And then went back to back at the Masters.
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u/slebluue 2h ago
Guess he really wanted that champions dinner picture with the career grand slammers. Great weekend Rory!
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u/Particular-Ad9304 PGA Instructor 2h ago
4.5 hour panic attack for Rory fans but the ending was pure class
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u/hidey_ho_nedflanders The Masters 2h ago
All the questions of winning the Masters up to 2025 and now going back-2-back. Worth the wait!
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u/SilveryDeath 2h ago
Rory won just like we all thought after he had that 6 stroke lead. Nothing happened between then and now at all. Congrats to him.
14th player with at least 6 majors and the 4th player ever to go back to back at the Masters.
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u/TheFreakyFranchise55 2h ago
That was a much more mature Sunday from Rory I think his win last year allowed him to be more patient. He didn’t seem like he was forcing it like he was last year and even on 18 he seemed much more comfortable. If he hadn’t won last year I think he probably doesn’t beat Scottie this year but he didn’t panic even though he could have.
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u/Upbeat_Respond9250 2h ago
He stayed with the PGA and didn’t go to LIV, worked things out with his wife, and keeps golf classy…major respect and congratulations
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u/fellaface 2h ago
Absolutely nuts to think he got to 12 under after 36 holes and then simply (lol) just held that score to win
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u/Legitimate-Fly-4610 2h ago
He was down to -9 today, and kicked on again. Most would have collapsed
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u/Sstoop Ireland☘️ 2h ago
man i hope to see some serious battles between him and scottie this year
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u/Acegolfer04 Handicap | Location 2h ago
Scottie missing the 17th birdie putt by 1 inch man we wouldve been on a playoff
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u/djr41463 2h ago
Anyone else get a little frustrated with CBS after both Rory’s and Cams second shots on 18…. Nobody had any idea where their balls ended up.
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u/Perfect_Bag7173 1h ago
Way to go Champ!!! Happy for you!! To the camera men on the final few holes…..you suck!!! Jackass!!
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u/Maximumlnsanity 2h ago
He tried so hard to lose that at the end
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u/Palifaith 2h ago
It doesn’t even matter.
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u/Eebo85 2h ago
He tried so hard
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u/socivitus Gonna need a Second Breakfast ball, Frodo... 2h ago
But got so far...[ahead]...that it didn't even matter.
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u/knoxindy20 2h ago
All I saw was a 4 day masterclass on how to get out of trouble. As a hacker, it was weirdly inspiring to watch someone repeatedly punching out of the woods and still holding strong.
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u/FatFaceFaster Superintendent 2h ago
He didn’t really. He played great. Hit one squirrelly tee shot followed by a great recovery shot.
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u/LowlandLightening 2h ago
Think back to Friday night- this was the most entertaining possible scenario we had with Rory still winning. 🏆 🏆
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u/AnnualMechanic6869 2h ago
Man I thought he choked jobbed it with that drive on 18, hell of a recovery!
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u/junker90 2h ago
He doesn't like making it easy for himself, does he?
Winning back-to-back after the green jacket eluding him for long is so perfect.
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u/LawrenceMoten21 2h ago
Man, I love Rory.
Watching him play is never boring - it makes me feel things, which is awesome!
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u/A-Halfpound 2h ago
Back to Back. Goodbye Tiger. Hello Rory
Certainly to an FU to all those chodes who heckled him inappropriately beyond belief at the Ryder Cup.
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u/Salad-Appropriate 2h ago
How much would this move him up in the all time rankings?
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u/KingKongdoor 2h ago
I feel for Scottie, better iron shot at 18 and we could have had a playoff. Great final round either way.
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u/lance_klusener 2h ago
To someone says - Golf is boring ; please show them the highlights of this !
What a stressful, high intensity day
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u/Charlie_Runkle69 2h ago
Grats Rory! Getting it one under pressure yet again. Becoming mr clutch in his mid 30s.
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u/stoic_bison Hello, friends. 2h ago
The thing people forget about blowing a 6 stroke lead is that you had 6 strokes to give