Masters 2026: 5 moments I won't forget from walking a harrowing back nine with Rory McIlroy
There was lots to soak in as I watched Rory McIlroy successfully defend his Masters title
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy raised his arms in the air. And so did I.
The defending champion Masters defended reclaimed his green jacket and did it in dramatic fashion on the back nine Sunday. Attending the tournament for the first time in 10 years, I knew I had to get out and watch it and I’m glad I did. Having walked every hole of the back nine with McIlroy as he posted his one-under 71 for a one-shot victory over Scottie Scheffler, here are five observations about the back-to-back champ 1.
How Rory’s walk has changed When a 21-year-old McIlroy built a four-shot lead after 54 holes at the 2011 Masters, he bounced around Augusta National. Long, curly, dark hair coming out from under his Jumeriah-sponsored cap, his walk was quick, youthful and energetic. Fast forward 15 years and the man and that walk have evolved.
J. D. Cuban Weekend rounds at Augusta are slow.
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