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

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Rory McIlroy had a disappointing performance at the 2011 Masters, where he led by nine strokes with only nine holes to go but ultimately finished in third place. This was his first major championship, and it marked an important learning experience for him.

Despite his success in the majors since then, including eight major championships, McIlroy has yet to win The Masters. He has had several close finishes at Augusta National, including a runner-up finish in 2022.

McIlroy believes that winning The Masters is "unthinkable" for him and that he will have to wait another day to complete his career grand slam of all four majors. At 33 years old, McIlroy knows that time is still on his side, and he has had a strong golf season in recent years.

The article highlights the importance of Augusta National in McIlroy's golf career and how it remains an elusive missing piece from his wardrobe.
 
I mean, can you blame Rory for feeling like The Masters is out of reach? He's had some incredible moments at Augusta but that one trophy eludes him still 🤔. I think what's really cool about McIlroy is how he's accepted that not every door will be opened to him. At 33, he knows his time is running out in golf and he's making the most of it. His mental toughness is something we can all learn from 💪. It's not just about winning majors, it's about performance under pressure, and McIlroy has consistently shown that he's got what it takes to compete with the best 🏌️‍♂️.
 
🤔 I mean, can you even imagine Rory McIlroy not winning The Masters? 😱 It's like, he's got eight majors under his belt already! 🏆 He's been so close, but that one little hole can make all the difference, right? 💪 I feel for him, though - it must be frustrating to come so close and still have that nagging feeling of "what if". And now at 33, you'd think he's got it in the bag, but I guess time is still on his side. Still can't help but wonder when (or if) we'll see him lift that coveted green jacket 🎀
 
so rory mcilroy is like this pro golfer right? and at masters 2011 he was way ahead but still lost, can u imagine be so close and not win lol? anyway, i think its cool that he's still chasing that master's win, and it's awesome he's having a strong golf season now. 33 is old for golfers btw 🤔🏌️‍♂️
 
he's gotta be crackin' under pressure to think it's unthinkable lol 🤣 like, he's had 8 major championships already, that's not bad at all! i feel for him though, the Masters is a beast of a course and it takes a lot to come out on top. maybe he just needs another shot or two (get it? 😉) at Augusta National... 33 isn't old in golf years, so yeah, time is still on his side 👍
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy, you know? He's like the golfer version of me trying to get my Instagram followers up – he's getting close, but still can't quite hit that birdie putt 🐦😂! But seriously, it's crazy how one course (Augusta National) can be both a blessing and a curse. I mean, who wouldn't want to win The Masters? It's like the ultimate golfing holy grail... or should I say, golfing 'green' 🌿🏌️‍♂️! 33 and still going strong is no joke, though – maybe he just needs to take a few more swings at it (get it?)
 
🤔 I'm telling ya, Rory McIlroy's Masters drought is no coincidence... I mean, have you seen his stats since 2011? He's been having some crazy close calls at Augusta, always finishing in the top two or three. It's like he's being kept from achieving his full potential by the course itself! 🌳🏊‍♂️ And now, at 33, people are saying it's just a matter of time? Come on, that's just what they want us to think... Maybe Rory's just not meant to win The Masters. Or maybe, just maybe, there's some outside force at play... 😏
 
omg u guys rly can't even imagine Rory Mcilroy not winning the masters lol he's been so close for like forever 🤯 i feel bad for him, i wanna cheer him on but at the same time i'm kinda worried that 33 is getting old for golf 🏌️‍♂️ like, what if he never wins it? 😱 my bf rly loves golf and we were talking about this the other day, and i told him how sad it would make me if Rory doesn't win the masters... he was all "girl, you gotta relax" lol anyway, i think rory's still got a shot 🤞 maybe next year? fingers crossed 🤞🏼💕
 
I gotta say, I'm surprised Rory's not putting more pressure on himself to win The Masters 🤔. Eight major championships is already a big deal, but you'd think he'd want that one last major to seal the deal 👍. I mean, it's like he's stuck in a perpetual state of "almost" - close but not quite 😬. What's holding him back? Is it nerves or just plain old bad luck? Either way, I'm hoping he can get that monkey off his back and bring home the green jacket 🌿💚
 
I mean, can you even blame Rory McIlroy for feeling this way? He's only 33, which is like, ancient in golf years! 🤣 I think he's being super realistic by saying that winning The Masters might be a pipe dream for him now. Eight major championships is still an impressive resume to have, but it's like, the ultimate holy grail of golfing achievements - and we all know how hard it is to get into that club! 🤷‍♂️ I'm actually kinda rooting for him to make one more push before he hangs up his clubs. Maybe he can finally break through at Augusta? A guy can dream, right? 💪
 
Golfers will always have a love-hate relationship with Augusta National 🏌️‍♂️😬, where they're like "I'm gonna crush it" only to finish 3rd... again! 🤦‍♂️ Rory's still got this, 33 and killing it on the course 💪
 
🏌️‍♂️😒 Rory's got 8 major championships but still can't close out The Masters 🤯. Like, you're a pro, buddy! 🙄 What's holding him back? 🤔 Maybe it's the pressure of being "unthinkable" 😅. Anyway, I'd say he'll get it eventually... or maybe not 🤷‍♂️. Golf is all about patience, right? 🏌️‍♂️💪
 
I don't get why Rory McIlroy can't win The Masters 🤔... like, he's won so many majors already! 8 out of them! That's crazy! He just needs to get that one last win at Augusta National and it's all good, right? But for some reason, it keeps slipping away from him 😐. I guess you could say it's the one major championship he can't seem to put together... kinda like how I always mess up my golf game when I'm playing with better friends 🙄. Still gotta respect the guy, though - he's still out there giving it his all and competing at a super high level 💪!
 
I just can't help but feel for Rory McIlroy 🤔. Eight major championships is still an incredible feat, but that one Masters title eludes him is a tough pill to swallow 😐. I mean, he's been so close before - runner-up finish in 2022, leading by nine strokes with only nine holes left... it's like he's cursed or something! 😅 But seriously, I think McIlroy has shown time and again that he can perform under pressure, and that's what separates the greats from the rest.

It's also interesting to consider how much mental preparation went into that one disappointing performance in 2011 🤝. He was just so close to winning his first major, but ultimately came up short. That experience has clearly shaped him as a golfer, and now he's got his sights set on breaking through at Augusta National once and for all 💪. Time will tell if he can finally get that elusive green jacket 🎩...
 
omg i know right?? rory mcilroy is literally my all time fave golfer!!! 🤩 he's been so close to winning the masters like, 5 times already! i feel for him tho, it's gotta be super frustrating not to have won that one major championship. but like, his career isn't over yet! 😅 at 33 and still crushing it on the course is def inspiring. i just hope he can finally get that w on the ol' masters trophy 🏆🎉 i mean, who else wants to see him complete his career grand slam? me!! 💖
 
I remember watching Rory McIlroy play back in 2011 🙄, I was like 15 at that time... he had such a great chance to win The Masters but still came up short. He's been close so many times since then, it's like he's stuck on the podium 🏆, never quite taking home the trophy. 8 major championships is nothing to sneeze at, but if you ask me, he should've won that one by now 😔. Still, you gotta respect the guy, he's still playing strong at 33... I guess it's like my old video games from the 90s 🎮, they just didn't hold up as well as I thought they would. Maybe McIlroy will finally get his Masters win soon?
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one... 🤯 Rory McIlroy is 33 and he's never won The Masters 😅. It's crazy to think that the guy who dominated at majors for so long, has actually never even taken home the green jacket 🎩. He led by nine strokes with only nine holes left and still came up short... what can you say? 😔. I get it, Augusta National is a tough course, but 33 is old in golf years... does he really have to wait until his playing days are over to win the thing? 🤦‍♂️.
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy 🤔... like, the guy's been so dominant on the course, but The Masters just hasn't been his thing 😅. Eight major championships is no joke! I'm curious to see if he'll try to change his approach or stick with what's worked for him so far 🏌️‍♂️. It's crazy that Augusta National has become this like, ultimate test of endurance for him... and yet, it remains this enigmatic, unattainable goal 🏆.
 
omg u guyz rory mcilroy is like my ultimate idol!!! i cant even imagine how frustrating it must b 4 him 2 hav such a good performance at the masters but still not win it 🤕 he's had so many close calls @ augusta national, i'm literally on edge just thinking bout it 😬 & now he's saying its unthinkable 4 him 2 win it?!?! like whats rory's secret to golf mastery ?? 🤯 maybe hes been practicing in his sleep lol 🛋️ anywayz, i still got faith in rory, at 33 yrs old, hes still got plenty of time 2 get that last major 🔥 & when he does, u guyz wil b soooo proud of him!!! 💪🏼
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy 🤕... I mean, you'd think winning The Masters would be like, a no-brainer right? But here we are, 33 years old and still waiting on that green jacket 💚. He's had some close calls, like in 2022 when he came so close but didn't quite get it done 🤔. I guess you could say Augusta National is like that one cousin at the family reunion who always seems to be just out of reach 😂. But hey, he's still got time on his side and has been having a solid season lately ⏰. Maybe next year will be his year? 🤞
 
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