The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career | CNN

Here's a summary of the article:

The article is about Rory McIlroy's career, specifically his struggles and successes at The Masters. McIlroy has been to The Masters 15 times, but has not yet won the tournament, which is considered one of the most prestigious in golf.

In 2011, McIlroy had a disappointing performance at The Masters, where he led after nine holes but unraveled and finished fifth. Despite this setback, McIlroy went on to have a remarkable season, winning three majors: the US Open, PGA Championship, and Open Championship.

Two years later, in 2013, McIlroy won the PGA Championship, his fourth major title at the time. He has since become one of the most dominant players in golf, but still seeks to complete the career Grand Slam by winning The Masters.

In recent years, McIlroy has finished close at The Masters, including a runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler in 2022. Despite his age (33), McIlroy is confident that he can win the tournament and believes that time is still on his side.

The article concludes by highlighting the significance of winning The Masters for golfers, who often consider it the most important major title to complete their career Grand Slam. For McIlroy, this missing piece remains an elusive goal, but he remains optimistic about his chances at Augusta National.

Key points:

* Rory McIlroy has not yet won The Masters
* 2011 was a disappointing performance at The Masters for McIlroy
* McIlroy went on to have a remarkable season in 2014, winning three majors
* He has since become one of the most dominant players in golf, but still seeks to complete the career Grand Slam by winning The Masters
* McIlroy has finished close at The Masters in recent years, including a runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler in 2022
* Time is still on McIlroy's side, and he remains optimistic about his chances at Augusta National.
 
Ugh, golf is such an old sport 🏌️‍♂️... I mean, Rory McIlroy has been trying to win The Masters for ages, like 15 times now 😩. It's crazy that he's only 33 and still hasn't got it together. I get that winning a major takes skill and all that, but can't he just put it all together one time? 🤔 And 2011 was really frustrating for him, leading after nine holes but then bombing out... what even is that? 😂

Anyway, it's cool to see him dominating golf lately, but The Masters is like the holy grail of majors or whatever. I feel like he's got the talent to do it, but maybe he just needs a little more experience at Augusta National 🤷‍♂️. We'll see if time really is on his side...
 
OMG u guys 🤯 Rory McIlroy is literally so close to winin' The Masters! 🏆 I mean, the dude has been there like 15 times already & its time for him to bring home that green jacket 😎. He's still got it in him, trust me 🙌. Tho I feel bad for him cuz he's been waitin' so long, but he's stayin' positive & focused on the prize 🏆. His game is fire 🔥, & if he can just get that one shot right at Augusta National, he'll be livin' his best life 💁‍♂️. I'm def rootin' for him to win The Masters, it's time for Rory McIlroy to shine 🌟!
 
omg I feel so bad for Rory 🤕 he's been so close yet so far from winning The Masters 😔 it's crazy how dominant he's been in golf, but that one trophy is just out of reach rn 🏆 i mean, 15 times he's been there and only once has he walked away with the winner's circle 🏃‍♂️ still gotta respect the man for never giving up tho 💪 maybe this year will be his year? 🤞
 
I just can't help but feel for Rory McIlroy 🤕, you know? He's had some ups and downs in his career, especially when it comes to The Masters. I mean, 15 times he's been there, but no win yet 🎉? It's gotta be tough, especially when you see other guys winning those major titles and thinking about what could've been. But hey, at least he's still going strong at 33 👴! I think it's awesome that he's staying optimistic and believing in himself. Maybe next time will be the one, right? 🤞
 
man, Rory McIlroy's got this one nailed down... not 🤣. He's been to The Masters 15 times and can't even manage a win? that's like me trying to cook a three-course meal and setting the kitchen on fire 🔥. he's been close, but that runner-up finish in 2022 was just another reminder of what could've been 😔. at 33, I'm not sure if time is really still on his side... or maybe it's just me being too cynical 🤦‍♂️.
 
I feel for Rory McIlroy 🤗. He's been so close to winning The Masters, but it just hasn't panned out yet. I mean, finishing second in 2022 was still an awesome accomplishment, even if it wasn't the win he was hoping for 😊. And let's be real, he's still got some of the best golfers on the course, like Scottie Scheffler, giving him a run for his money 🏌️‍♂️. But you know what they say: age is just a number 👍! At 33, McIlroy is still pretty dominant out there, and he's got the skills to back it up 💪. I'm rooting for him to finally get that one big win at Augusta National 🏆. It'd be amazing to see him complete his career Grand Slam 🎉!
 
I think it's kinda weird that Rory McIlroy is still chasing this one major title like it's the Holy Grail lol 🙄. He's been to The Masters 15 times and has come so close, but can't seem to win it yet. I mean, he's still playing at a super high level, too - the guy's 33 and still dominating golf courses all over the world 🏌️‍♂️. But you can't help feeling like maybe this one title is just out of his reach, you know? It's not a matter of if he'll win The Masters, but when 🤔. Still, I've got faith in Rory - he's always been so confident and focused, and that's what makes him such an awesome golfer 😎. Maybe 2025 will be the year he finally breaks through and wins his first Masters title 🏆
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy, mate 🤔. He's been so close to winning The Masters like five times now, and it's gotta be frustrating not knowing when that day will come. I mean, the guy's 33 and still playing at an elite level – he's got this! Augusta National is the holy grail of golf courses, and I think Rory's gonna get his moment soon 😊. What's holding him back? Is it just nerves or what? He's gotta believe in himself and stay focused. Maybe next year will be his year 🤞?
 
I just don't get why Rory McIlroy's been struggling to win The Masters 🤔. He's had some amazing seasons before and has won all these other majors, so what's the problem? Is it that tough to win at Augusta? I mean, he's only 33 now, which is relatively young for golfers, but still... seems like he should've got it by now 😒. And that runner-up finish in 2022 was close enough, right? 🤷‍♂️ Still can't help feeling like The Masters just gets away from him at the worst times 🙄.
 
🙌 I'm still on Team Rory! You gotta respect the guy, he's been so close to winning The Masters like 5 times now... what's up with that?! 😂 He's had some amazing seasons, winning those three majors back in 2014. And even though he hasn't won The Masters yet, I think he still has a good shot at it. 33 is old for golfers, but McIlroy's always been one of the fittest guys on the course. Maybe it's time for him to finally get that green jacket? 🎩👕
 
🤔 come on rory u got this 🙌 its been 15 times and ur still no master 😂 u had a rough year in 2011 but den u went all out n win three majors lol thats insane! 🤯 u gotta believe in yerself rory, u got the skills n the game u just need to pull it off at augusta 🏌️‍♂️ its defo not over yet for ur career grand slam n i think u can do it 😎
 
I think Rory McIlroy's story is like the underdog in every sport 🐾... people count him out because of his age (33), but I still believe he can do it. He's had some great seasons and wins, but this one thing, The Masters, has been elusive. It's not just about him, though - everyone wants to see that career Grand Slam! And Scottie Scheffler is like the ultimate test for McIlroy now - it was close last year, so I'm sure he'll come back even stronger.

The cool thing about golf is that you never know what's gonna happen from one week to the next. So yeah, I think Rory still got this 🏆
 
omg dont u think its weird how many times rory mcilroy has gone to the masters and still didnt win lol? like hes all dominant in golf but this one trophy eludes him 🤷‍♂️ i mean what is it about augusta national that makes u wanna jump outta ur seat with excitement every time u watch a major tournament there? 😅
 
omg u guys gotta feel for rory mcilroy 🤯 he's been to the masters like 15 times & still hasn't won it? i mean, that's super impressive considering how competitive it is! 😬 but honestly, he's had some major ups & downs in his career. like, remember that time in 2011 where he was leading after nine holes but then totally imploded? 🤦‍♂️ what a disaster! but hey, he bounced back like crazy and ended up winning three majors that year. now he's one of the top golfers out there but still chasing that last piece for his career grand slam... i think it's pretty cool that he's still so optimistic about winning the masters at 33 🙌
 
come on Rory 🤦‍♂️, you've been close so many times! I mean, three majors in one year? that's insane 🤯! 33 years old is young for a career Grand Slam, especially in golf where talent just kinda... gets older 😒. what's holding him back at Augusta National? strategy? mental block? lets be real, its not like he hasn't practiced enough or anything 🙄. imo, he needs to bring his A game (or B+ for 2022) and go all out on that green jacket 💚👕.
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy 🤕... he's been so close to winning The Masters, but it just hasn't happened yet. I mean, three majors in a row after 2011? That's insane! 😲 He's still got the game, though - his recent runner-up finish was impressive. And at 33, you've got to give him credit for staying hungry and focused on that one goal. Winning The Masters is like the ultimate prize in golf, so I'm sure he's not giving up yet 🏆👍
 
Man... can't believe Rory's still chasing that one trophy 🤯🏌️‍♂️ 15 times and counting? I mean, he's had some incredible seasons, but that Masters bug just won't quit him 😅. I feel like if anyone can do it, he can, at this point in his career (33 isn't old for golf, right?). He's got the game, he's got the experience... what's holding him back? Maybe it's just nerves or a mental block, idk 🤔. Either way, I love that he's still optimistic about making it happen. It's inspiring to see someone strive for something so elusive 😊.
 
He needs to win it now 😩, like seriously 33 isn't old for golf lol! I mean Rory's had some great seasons but this Masters thing is just nagging him 🤔. He's got the skills, the talent and the experience, so what's holding him back? 💪 Maybe he's just playing too safe or something 🙄. But you know what they say "what could've been"... it's like his career is gonna be defined by this one thing 📆. I'm still rooting for him tho, gotta love a fighter 💕!
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy 🤕 He's been close so many times already... I mean, a runner-up finish is super disappointing, especially when you're as good as he is 💔 But what can you do, right? You gotta keep believing in yourself and working hard. I love how he's still optimistic about winning The Masters at 33, that takes a lot of guts 😎 He's definitely got the skills to do it, but sometimes Lady Luck just isn't on your side 🤞 Still, he'll get 'em next time, mark my words 🔮
 
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