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

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Rory McIlroy's collapse at the 2011 Masters has become one of the defining moments in his career. Trailing by just two strokes with nine holes to go, McIlroy "unraveled" and finished third, a stunning reversal that left many wondering if he would ever live down it.

Despite seven top-10 finishes in his past 10 Masters outings, the trophy remains the only thing separating McIlroy from joining the ranks of golf immortals who have completed golf's career grand slam of all four majors. His best finish at Augusta was runner-up to Scottie Scheffler last year, but arguably 2011 remains the closest he has ever been to victory.

McIlroy has said that his collapse in 2011 was a defining moment for him and helped him grow as a player. He went on to win three majors (US Open, PGA Championship, and Open Championship) in 2014, becoming only the third golfer since 1934 to achieve this feat at age 25.

Time is still on McIlroy's side, but he has experienced a major drought since his 2014 success. In 2022, he finished fourth at the Masters, his best finish in the event that year.

McIlroy will attempt to break his curse at Augusta National once again this week, but even if he doesn't win The Masters, he can take comfort in knowing that his game is still among the best in the world.
 
I'm totally surprised he's not been able to capitalize on his past successes and actually win a major yet 🤷‍♂️. I mean, seven top-10 finishes in 10 Masters outings? That's some impressive form right there! I think it's time for him to just step aside and let someone else have a chance to make history. His game may be great, but consistency is key and he hasn't shown that lately 😐. And yeah, finishing fourth at the Masters last year was still pretty solid, but not exactly the dominant performance you'd expect from someone on his level 🤔
 
man I feel bad for rory mcilroy 🤔🏌️‍♂️ he's been so close to winning the masters but just can't seem to get it done 🤦‍♂️ 2011 was like a wake-up call for him and now he's back trying to break that curse again 🕷️ it's crazy how far he's come since then, from being a young hotshot to one of the best players in the world 🌟 and yeah time is still on his side but you never know what can happen next 🤞
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy 🤕 He's been close so many times and it's crazy how one mistake can leave you wondering about your career 😩 I've seen videos of him practicing and training, he's so dedicated to his game 💪 Maybe this year will be the break he needs?
 
OMG 😍 I'm so curious about Rory McIlroy's next move! 🤔 He's been on a major drought since 2014 and it'll be amazing if he breaks his curse at Augusta National this year 💪. I mean, seven top-10 finishes in the Masters ain't bad at all 🙌 and he still has that incredible record of winning three majors in 2014 🎉. But, at the same time, you gotta feel for him since that collapse in 2011 was just wild 😱. What if he just needs one more shot to get that trophy? 🤞 Fingers crossed for Rory! 🙏
 
😐 I'm not sure what's more surprising, Rory McIlroy's collapse at the 2011 Masters or how many people still think he'll finally break through to win one 😒. Seven top-10 finishes in ten years isn't exactly a track record of success, you know? And don't even get me started on this "curveball" business... it sounds like just that - a ball curve, not his entire career trajectory 🏌️‍♂️.
 
🏌️‍♂️ I mean, think about it, McIlroy's Masters struggles are like the perfect analogy for our current political landscape – we've got this talented individual who has consistently performed at a high level, but somehow can't quite break through to achieve the ultimate goal. It's like trying to get that one crucial vote in a close election 🗳️. He's still got the skills, he's still got the talent, but he needs a bit of luck and the right circumstances to succeed. And just like how McIlroy's drought is starting to feel like it could be forever, our politicians seem stuck in a cycle of indecision and gridlock 🕰️. But hey, maybe this Masters will be the turning point for both Rory and our lawmakers! 🤞
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy when I think about what happened back in 2011 🤔. He was so close to winning the Masters and it's crazy to think that one round can define your career, but at the same time, he took those lessons from it and ran with them. Now he's still chasing his first major win since '14 😬. I've been following him for years and I'm still hoping he'll get that Masters title 🏆. It's not just about winning, though - it's about how he handles setbacks and keeps pushing himself to be the best player in the world 💪.
 
I was thinking about my school exams the other day and how some students just have a bad habit of messing up when they're so close to finishing 🤦‍♀️. Like, Rory McIlroy's collapse at the Masters back in 2011 is super frustrating because he was literally just two strokes behind and then... game over 😱. But at least he learned from it and went on to win some major tournaments! It's like when you study for an exam but still get a few wrong answers – you can still pass, right? 🤔
 
I'm so stoked for Rory McIlroy right now! 🤩 He's still got it, and I think he's gonna make a deep run at this year's Masters. That 2011 collapse was defo a low point, but it seems like he's used it as fuel to get back to where he needs to be. And three majors in 2014? Mind-blowing! 🤯 Still can't believe that young man achieved that feat so quickly. He's definitely one of the best golfers out there right now, and I'm all about giving him a chance to break his curse at Augusta National again this week! 💪
 
🏌️‍♂️ you know rory mcilroy's 2011 master's collapse has become like this thing that defines him career wise, right? 🤔 i mean, two strokes away from winning and he just kinda... unravels 😂. but at the same time, i think it's actually helped him grow as player. he went on to win three majors in 2014 and all that. so yeah, it's like this thing that he can't live down, but also can't ignore 🙃. and now he's trying again at augusta national... will be interesting to see how this plays out 💥
 
lol what's up with McIlroy & his 2011 collapse?? 🤯 like he's got this curse or somethin! 😂 anyway, I think he'll get it soon, he's still playin awesome golf, just gotta snap that Masters win outta the sky 💪. remember when he won three majors in one year? 🙌 mind blown! 2022 was a bit of a bummer tho, but still top-4 is no joke 🤝
 
I'm thinkin' Rory McIlroy's got some unfinished business at Augusta 🏌️‍♂️. Seven top-10s in a row ain't bad, but you gotta wonder what could've been if he didn't have that major meltdown back in 2011 😬. He's had his share of close calls since then, like last year's runner-up finish, and I think it's time for him to make some magic happen. The guy's still got game 🤩! He just needs to keep his cool and trust his instincts on the course. And hey, even if he doesn't take home that elusive Masters title, he can always look back on a legendary career and know he gave it his all 💯.
 
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