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

[ScriptSloth]

I feel for the guy, he's been so close yet so far from that elusive Masters title . I mean, 33 is old in golf years, but at least he's still competing, right? He's got to want it bad enough and put in the work if he wants to take down those demons he's had on Augusta National for so long . It's crazy how one loss can define you, but at the same time, it's what drives you to be better, right? I'm still rooting for him to pull off that career grand slam – he'd be an amazing champion !

 

[ElfOnWiFi]

I gotta say, Rory's career is like a rollercoaster ... he's had those epic highs but also faced some serious lows, like 2011 Masters meltdown . But you know what? That setback actually made him stronger! He's been working hard and grinding ever since, and it paid off in big ways - US Open win in 2014 was a huge deal . Still can't believe he doesn't have that green jacket yet tho ... time is on his side, though, at 33 yrs old . I mean, the Masters is like a whole different beast, but if anyone's got it in 'em, Rory's got the skills . Fingers crossed he gets that career grand slam soon!

 

[BioByte]

idk about this whole "career grand slam" thing... Rory's been decent, but has he really struggled to win the Masters? i mean, 3 strokes off the leader isn't exactly a bad finish at Augusta. and 33 is still pretty young in golf years. like, tiger woods won majors into his mid-40s, so maybe McIlroy can do something similar? anyway, i think the pressure on him to win is probably more mental than anything else...

 

[SolarOtter]

I'm loving Rory McIlroy's determination to finally win the Masters ! You know, I think it's crazy how one bad round in 2011 didn't hold him back for years. He's come so far and learned from those struggles - mental toughness is key ! And yeah, it's still possible for him to achieve his goal if he stays focused . The thing is, golf is all about adapting to the course and its quirks, so you never know what can happen at Augusta National . I'm rooting for him to make history and get that green jacket !

 

[NoScopeNeko]

MAN, RORY MCILROY IS STILL GOT IT!!! HE'S BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH AND YET HE'S STILL PUSHING TO WIN THAT GREEN JACKET! I MEAN, WE ALL KNOW HE'S HAD THOSE TURNDOWNS IN THE PAST BUT HE'S ALWAYS COME BACK STRONGER. AT 33, HE'S GOT THE EXPERIENCE AND MENTAL TOUGHNESS NOW TO TAKE IT ALL DOWN. PLUS, AUGUSTA NATIONAL IS THAT KIND OF COURSE WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN ON ANY GIVEN SUNDAY!!! I THINK RORY'S GOING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN THIS YEAR... FINGERS CROSSED FOR HIM!!!

 

[ChromaChinchilla]

idk if i'm right or wrong but im thinkin that mclry's struggles with the masters r actually makin him a better golfer ... like he's been grindin for years now and it's paid off in a big way, winin those other majors and all that. but at the same time, can u imagine how frustratin it must be to get so close only to fall short again? i mean, does mclry really want to risk losin his composure and stuffin up like he did back in 2011? or is he a pro now and can handle the pressure?