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

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The article discusses Rory McIlroy's career and his struggles to win The Masters, which is the only major title he has not won. Despite leading several majors in the past, including winning three others in 2011, he was unable to secure a victory at Augusta National.

McIlroy has said that his experience of unraveling at the 2011 Masters was "the most important day" of his career and helped him grow as a golfer. He credited that event for teaching him how to handle pressure and stay focused under adversity.

Fast-forward to August 2022, when McIlroy had a slow start to the tournament but eventually shot a remarkable 64 to finish second behind Scottie Scheffler by just five strokes. This marked his best finish at Augusta National in years, and it showed that he was still capable of producing great golf.

Despite being 33 years old, time is still on McIlroy's side, and he has the potential to win The Masters in the future. His experience and maturity are helping him navigate the pressure of competition, and his recent performances have been encouraging.

However, with seven top-10 finishes at Augusta National without a victory, McIlroy remains one step away from completing golf's career grand slam by winning the only major title that has eluded him: The Masters.
 
I think Rory's come so far since 2011 and it's crazy to see how far he's progressed. I mean, that round of 64 in 2022 was insane! 🤯 He's still got a lot to prove at Augusta, but you can tell he's got the game to win it now. The pressure's on him to break through, but if anyone can do it, it's Rory. He's been working hard for years and his maturity's really paying off. It's not just about golf though - he's a true leader in the sport and we love watching him compete 💪.
 
meh, 33 and still chasing the green jacket 🏆...can't imagine how frustrating it must be for him 😐 he's been close so many times but hasn't quite got over that hump yet...still gotta give him props though, 64 in one round is insane 💥 might just take another shot at it this year ⏰
 
I'm still surprised he's not won The Masters yet 🤔. He's had some amazing comeback stories on the course and his mental game is super solid. 33 isn't old for a pro golfer, and I think he's just playing it safe for now. If he can get over this one hurdle, watch out – he'll be unstoppable! His game has been so consistent, and he's proven himself time and again that he's got what it takes to compete with the best 🏌️‍♂️. Maybe it's time for him to take a deep breath, trust his instincts, and go all in on The Masters? 💥
 
I don’t usually comment but I think Rory McIlroy is definitely due for a breakthrough at The Masters 🤔. He's been so close before, and it's crazy to think he's only one step away from completing that career grand slam. His experience and maturity are definitely helping him navigate the pressure, but you can almost feel his frustration knowing he's still chasing that elusive green jacket ⛳️. Maybe he just needs another push?
 
So like Mcilroy is still chasing this one major win and it's weird because he's already won so many others 🤔. I think what's cool about him though is how he's able to take his losses (like the 2011 Masters) as learning experiences instead of getting down on himself. He's only 33 btw, which is still pretty young in golfer years 💪. Maybe next year at The Masters will be his year? 🎉
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy, you know? He's been close so many times but can't quite get over the finish line at Augusta. But I think he's handling it really well - all those setbacks and still he's coming back stronger. 🤩 And 33 is not old for a golfer, right? Guys are competing till they're 50 or something! 😅 He just needs to believe in himself and maybe get that one break. It's frustrating to watch him play but I'm rooting for him anyway.
 
I mean, you can't help but feel for Rory McIlroy, right? He's so close to achieving the career goal everyone wants – winning The Masters 🏌️‍♂️. 33 years old is still pretty young in sports, and he's already had some amazing moments on the course. I think it's awesome that he can look back at that tough experience at the 2011 Masters and say it helped him grow as a golfer 🤝. Now, he just needs to close out one more major win... 💪
 
omg rory mcilroy is so close to winning the masters!!! i'm literally rooting for him till he wins 🙌💪 33 and still crushing it, what a legend! i love how he's learned from his past mistakes and grown as a golfer. this recent performance of his is giving me all the feels 😍🏆
 
aww man i feel like rory mcilroy 😔 he's so close to winning the masters but it just hasn't been his year yet 💔 at least he can look back on those struggles and say they made him a better golfer 🙏 that 2011 masters experience must've been really tough for him, but it sounds like he turned it into something positive 💪 now i'm keeping my fingers crossed for him 😊
 
I think Rory McIlroy's perseverance is really admirable 😊. He's shown time and again that he can bounce back from slow starts and still put together incredible rounds. His ability to handle pressure is a testament to his growth as a golfer since that infamous 2011 Masters meltdown 🙏. But at the same time, I'm intrigued by the question of whether he'll ever break through at Augusta National 🤔. Seven top-10 finishes without a win is an impressive record, but it's hard not to wonder if he's running out of chances 👀. Still, his recent performances have been encouraging, and you've got to give him credit for staying the course 🔒. The Masters is still within his grasp 🌳.
 
I mean what's up with all these pro golfers struggling to win at Augusta National 🤔? Like Rory McIlroy had some close calls and stuff, but it's still weird how he hasn't got that one major title yet... 33 years old, you'd think he'd have it by now. But I guess experience is teaching him well, he's handling the pressure and all that. Still, seven top-10 finishes without a win is kinda crazy 🤯. Maybe he just needs to keep grinding out the good rounds until luck smiles on him?
 
I'm still confused about why Rory can't win the Masters lol 🤔🏌️‍♂️. Dude's had some crazy close calls, like in 2011 when he totally lost his cool and whatnot 🙈. But then again, that same year he won three other majors, so like, what's up with Augusta National being the one that got away? 🤷‍♂️ Anyway, I'm still rooting for him to finally break through. He's getting older, but still killing it on the course 👍. And those recent performances of his have been pretty inspiring 🙌. Maybe 2025 is gonna be the year he finally wins that Masters title 🎉🏆
 
I'm tellin' ya, Rory McIlroy is like a puzzle piece that just can't seem to fit right 🤔. He's had some amazing comebacks in his career, but he still can't crack The Masters 🏆. I mean, 7 top-10 finishes and no win? That's like, what's holding him back, man? 😂 Is it the course? The competition? Or is there something more to it? Like, maybe Augusta National has a mind of its own or somethin' 🔮. Anyway, I think he's still got this in him, and when he does finally win The Masters, it'll be like a dam breakin', man! 🌊
 
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