Rory McIlroy wasn’t going to let two holes in the first round derail his dream of winning the 2025 Masters. Despite two double bogeys on the 15th and 17th at Augusta on Thursday, the Northern Ireland star sent a clear message about his chances of putting on the green jacket after an impressive bounce-back on Friday with a 66.
“I was so frustrated last night because I played so well. I’m proud of myself with how I responded after the finish last night. I had to remind myself that I played really good golf yesterday. I wasn’t going to let two bad holes dictate the narrative for the rest of the week. Once I left the property last night, I just sort of tried to leave what had happened here.”
It’s important to remember that Rory is still in pursuit of the Career Grand Slam, aiming to join an exclusive group of players that includes Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
Has Rory McIlroy ever won the Masters?
No. Rory McIlroy has never won the Masters in his career, and it’s the only tournament he needs to complete the Career Grand Slam. The star has already won the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship, and The Open.
Who has won a Career Grand Slam in golf?
Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen, and Gary Player are the five players who have achieved the Career Grand Slam. That’s why, if Rory manages to win the Masters, he will attain legendary status in the world of golf.
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“Championship golf can be volatile. This course takes it out of you physically and mentally. I just tried to stay really patient and I feel like the patience got rewarded. If anything, I just backed up the belief that I have in myself and the belief that I’m as resilient as anyone out there. But it’s only halfway. Anything can happen.”
