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**The Missing Piece: Rory McIlroy's Quest for the Masters**
Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus - these golfing legends have completed the career grand slam of all four majors in the modern era. But one piece is still missing from Rory McIlroy's trophy case: a green jacket at Augusta National.
**A Masters Nightmare in 2011**
McIlroy's most recent attempt to claim the elusive title was in 2011, when he unraveled under pressure on his way to defeat. Despite leading by nine holes with just a few to go, McIlroy stumbled and finished second, narrowly missing out on victory.
**Learning from the Experience**
However, McIlroy has spoken about how that experience taught him a valuable lesson. "If I had not had the whole unravelling, if I had just made a couple of bogeys coming down the stretch and lost by one, I would not have learned as much," he said in an interview with the BBC.
**Moving On**
Fast forward to 2012, when McIlroy won his first Masters title at Royal Liverpool. But despite seven top-10 finishes in his past 10 Masters outings, the trophy remains elusive. A runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler last year marked McIlroy's best finish at Augusta, but he still can't seem to close out a win.
**Time is Still on His Side**
At 33 years old, time is still on McIlroy's side. Though 2022 extended his major drought to eight years, it featured arguably his best golf since that golden season in 2014. And as McIlroy knows better than most, things can change quickly at Augusta National.
**Will He Get It This Year?**
As McIlroy prepares for his 15th appearance at Augusta National this week, fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome. Will he finally claim the Masters title that has eluded him for so long? Only time will tell.
The article discusses Rory McIlroy's struggles to win the Masters title despite having a strong record in major championships, including wins at Royal Liverpool and Congressional. The text also highlights his emotional response to his 2011 collapse and how it has driven him to improve his game.
**The Missing Piece: Rory McIlroy's Quest for the Masters**
Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Jack Nicklaus - these golfing legends have completed the career grand slam of all four majors in the modern era. But one piece is still missing from Rory McIlroy's trophy case: a green jacket at Augusta National.
**A Masters Nightmare in 2011**
McIlroy's most recent attempt to claim the elusive title was in 2011, when he unraveled under pressure on his way to defeat. Despite leading by nine holes with just a few to go, McIlroy stumbled and finished second, narrowly missing out on victory.
**Learning from the Experience**
However, McIlroy has spoken about how that experience taught him a valuable lesson. "If I had not had the whole unravelling, if I had just made a couple of bogeys coming down the stretch and lost by one, I would not have learned as much," he said in an interview with the BBC.
**Moving On**
Fast forward to 2012, when McIlroy won his first Masters title at Royal Liverpool. But despite seven top-10 finishes in his past 10 Masters outings, the trophy remains elusive. A runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler last year marked McIlroy's best finish at Augusta, but he still can't seem to close out a win.
**Time is Still on His Side**
At 33 years old, time is still on McIlroy's side. Though 2022 extended his major drought to eight years, it featured arguably his best golf since that golden season in 2014. And as McIlroy knows better than most, things can change quickly at Augusta National.
**Will He Get It This Year?**
As McIlroy prepares for his 15th appearance at Augusta National this week, fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome. Will he finally claim the Masters title that has eluded him for so long? Only time will tell.
The article discusses Rory McIlroy's struggles to win the Masters title despite having a strong record in major championships, including wins at Royal Liverpool and Congressional. The text also highlights his emotional response to his 2011 collapse and how it has driven him to improve his game.
I mean he's had so many close calls already... I guess u can never give up on ur dreams tho 
, and imo hes still got the game to win it. I remember watching his 2011 collapse and its like wow u cant let that happen again! 
, I mean, who hasn't been there right? He's got this huge talent and he's coming back strong after a few major droughts 
... but for some reason, the green jacket is just not happening at Augusta National 
. Maybe it's his own expectations that are putting too much pressure on him? Like, we all know he's one of the best golfers out there, so what's holding him back, you feel? Still got faith in him tho 
he's 33 now and its like he's trying to prove a point, like "hey world i'm not done yet" 
but seriously tho, his career stats are insane 
7 top 10s in 10 masters outings? that's like a masterclass in golf 
33 is pretty young for a golfer to be saying "oh well I'll never get this" you know? Rory needs to just chill and enjoy the ride, focus on his game not the outcome. He's had some close calls, like that one year he finished second by one stroke - what did he even learn from that 
". but seriously, the guy is like 33 now and still chasing that green jacket. i think he just needs to relax and enjoy the scenery around augusta national instead of getting all worked up about winning 
️. either way, it'll be fun to watch him try again this year! 
i gotta say im rooting for him cuz he's been so close yet so far lol. i mean what happened in 2011 was def a masterclass in golf mental struggles 
but he's clearly learned from it and is back stronger than ever! 
Sources, pls! 