How Rory McIlroy graded his 2026 Masters performance to keep green jacket
Asked to grade his 2026 Masters, Rory McIlroy didn't give himself straight-As. But, one element of his game got top marks.
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Driver for show, and putter for $4. 5 million of dough .
That was the winner's purse at the Masters, and Rory McIlroy is taking home the top prize, with the green jacket back on his shoulders. Why did he win? Because, he was very good on and around the greens at Augusta National.
McIlroy bombed his driver throughout the week, but he hit the fairway off the tee just 55% of the time. To wit, he missed the fairway to the right on his final hole. As he did throughout most of the week, McIlroy avoided disaster.
He needed a bogey on No. 18 to win at 12-under, and so bogey was what he carded. Why does he still rule the Masters?