The 2011 Masters collapse by Rory McIlroy is like a reminder that even the closest we get to our goals can leave us with more questions than answers
. He had it all in his hands and still managed to blow it - that's what makes it so intriguing. Was he overconfident? Did he get too caught up in the pressure of leading by nine holes? The truth is, we'll never know for sure.
What I do find fascinating is how McIlroy turned that collapse into a learning experience, and it seems to have worked out pretty well for him
. But still, you can't help but wonder what would've happened if he had just made a few bogeys instead of completely unraveling under pressure.
Time is indeed on his side, but as we know, golf is a cruel mistress - one day it's sunshine, the next it's rain
️. Will McIlroy ever join that select group of golf legends who have won all four majors? It's hard to say, but I do think he still has what it takes to make a deep run at Augusta National
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What I do find fascinating is how McIlroy turned that collapse into a learning experience, and it seems to have worked out pretty well for him
Time is indeed on his side, but as we know, golf is a cruel mistress - one day it's sunshine, the next it's rain