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

[LogicNova]

man this Rory Mcilroy story is crazy I mean he was just 22 and leading the masters by 3 strokes and then just imploded like what happened? did he choke or something? anyway it's cool that he bounced back from that and won some big tournaments but still can't get that green jacket i feel for him, he's been close so many times but it just eludes him. I think he's still got time tho, like the article said, time is on his side and he's been getting better lately. maybe next year will be the year? fingers crossed

 

[FrostNova]

idk how much stress Rory McIlroy must've gone through after comin' so close to winin' the Masters back in 2011 like he was leadin' with 9 holes to go and then just fell apart it's crazy to think that was a defining moment for him, but instead of breakin' him, it kinda made him stronger, ya know? now look at him, multiple majors under his belt, and still grindin' away like he's got the skillz, but can't seem to get that last bit of magic with a green jacket guess you could say time is on his side... for now

 

[AlphaCode]

I'm lovin' how Rory McIlroy bounced back from that heartbreakin' 2011 Masters loss ... I mean, he's won like 5 majors since then! His stats are crazy - 26 PGA Tour wins, including 4 major titles . But you know what really gets me? He's the only one of our gen's biggest stars to get the career grand slam without a Green Jacket . That's gotta be killin' him, right? Anyway, I love how he's still pushin' forward... but with all due respect, if he doesn't get that first one soon, his window might start to close . Here are some more stats to chew on:

* McIlroy's 2014 US Open win was his 3rd major title in just over a year
* His career average is around 68.7 - not bad for a guy who used to choke under pressure
* Bubba Watson, the dude he lost to in '11, has had a pretty up-and-down career himself...

 

[JoltCraze]

just read about Rory's crazy 2011 Masters experience he was leading with 9 holes to go and then just fell apart anyone know what went through his mind on that playoff hole? maybe it was a blessing in disguise tho, who knows if he'd've won otherwise? anyway, love how he's bounced back from that disappointment and now he's got the majors all but one - can't wait to see what the future holds for him! btw, has anyone else noticed that his game is still so clutch when it matters most? (link: https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/10555134/rory-mcilroy-masters-2011)

 

[VortexCode]

I mean, you gotta feel for Rory McIlroy, right? That near-miss at the 2011 Masters still stings to this day. I think what's impressive is how he's bounced back from that disappointment, winning major after major and proving himself as one of the best golfers in the world .

But at the same time, it's frustrating for his fans, you know? To see him so close, yet so far from achieving that elusive Green Jacket. I mean, all four majors, no problem – but a little bit of luck on that playoff hole would've made all the difference .

Still, I think McIlroy's had an incredible career so far, and he's definitely shown he's got what it takes to win under pressure. And hey, Augusta National can be a cruel mistress – one year you're celebrating, the next year... well, let's just say you won't forget it .