If You’re Gonna Bet Golf, Sometimes You Just Gotta Take the ‘L’
Rory won because he was better, and bettors who didn't back him lost because their golfers weren't.
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . Golf Twitter (or Golf X, whatever) had its hands full in the wake of Rory McIlroy’s Masters win on Sunday, his second in as many years.
Key Takeaways Rory McIlroy’s Masters win sparked a bit of debate over fairness, but many golfers have similar opportunities to play Augusta beforehand, so complaints don’t hold much weight. Losing golf bets is part of the game, and sometimes the reasons why can feel unfair, but that's gambling. Ultimately, golf betting comes with inherent risks and uncertainty, so sometimes you just have to accept the loss and move on.
You see, Rory, the second-ranked golfer in the world, admitted he’d played Augusta National a few times before the major began. Some people saw this and thought, UNFAIR. It wasn’t, but some gripes and quibbles were heard.
Some of it may have had to do with bets people made that didn't work out for them. I refer you to the following clip from ESPN’s “First Take:” Did Rory McIlroy have an "unfair advantage" in the Masters Tournament? 🤔 @stephenasmith and @WindhorstESPN weigh in on McIlroy's back-to-back wins 🏆 pic.
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