So I think it's crazy how that one loss at the 2011 Masters still holds a lot of weight for Rory McIlroy's career. 
Like, he was on top of his game and then just fell apart, but from that point on, you can see him getting even better. He's like, "You know what? I may not win this one thing, but I'm gonna crush the rest." And it paid off, he went on to win those major championships and stuff. It's wild how much mental toughness you need in sports, right? 
The part that still fascinates me is why he hasn't won the Masters yet, even with all his talent. Is it just one of those things where it doesn't work out sometimes? 
Like, he was on top of his game and then just fell apart, but from that point on, you can see him getting even better. He's like, "You know what? I may not win this one thing, but I'm gonna crush the rest." And it paid off, he went on to win those major championships and stuff. It's wild how much mental toughness you need in sports, right? The part that still fascinates me is why he hasn't won the Masters yet, even with all his talent. Is it just one of those things where it doesn't work out sometimes? 
The thing about McIlroy's career is how he bounced back from that tough spot in 2011. He could've let it break him, but instead, he used it as fuel to work on his mental game 
. It's like when you're stuck in a traffic jam and you start thinking about all the things you need to do when you get there, you end up getting more done than if you'd just sat still 
. I guess that's the difference between a champ and someone who can't handle pressure - it's how they respond to setbacks 
.
. He's got some amazing wins under his belt, but he still can't quite get that one Masters title 
. Maybe this year will be the year he finally breaks through? 
Only time (and maybe a few rounds of golf 
) will tell!