The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career | CNN

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**The 2011 Masters**

Rory McIlroy had a promising start to his career with an impressive win at the US Open in June 2011. However, he struggled at the Masters in April 2011 and ultimately finished runner-up, a disappointing finish that has haunted him for years.

**Disappointment and Reflection**

McIlroy was leading the tournament with nine holes remaining but unraveled under pressure, finishing three strokes behind winner Charl Schwartzel. Despite his disappointment, McIlroy reflected on the experience, stating that it was "the most important day" of his career and that he learned a lot from it.

**The Elusive Green Jacket**

McIlroy has since become one of the top golfers in the world, but he still lacks the ultimate prize: a Masters green jacket. Despite seven top-10 finishes at Augusta National, McIlroy has yet to win the tournament, making him one of only a few major champions missing from his resume.

**Current Form and Outlook**

At 33 years old, time is still on McIlroy's side. He finished runner-up at the Masters last year and had an impressive finish in 2022, but he remains eager to break through with a win at Augusta National.
 
I cant even believe how close Rory was that one year 🤯... like I remember watching it live on TV with my friends back in '11, we were all so hyped for him, and then what happens? He just kinda... falls apart under pressure 😬. I feel bad for the guy, he's been working so hard to get that green jacket and now at 33, people are already like "is it gonna happen?" 🤔. I wish him the best though, he's still playing amazing golf, I saw his last match on stream and he was 🔥! 👏
 
I feel bad for Rory, he's been so close to winning that Green Jacket so many times 🤕💚. I mean, can you imagine how frustrating it must be to be one of the best golfers in the world and still not have that trophy? He's like a kid who never gets a birthday cake with candles on it 😂. But seriously, he's shown his form is still strong at 33, so fingers crossed for him this year! 🤞 I'd love to see him finally get that win at Augusta National 💥
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy, you know? 🤔 He's got some amazing skills on the course but that one disappointment at the Masters is still haunting him. I mean, who wouldn't want that green jacket in their trophy case?! 🏆 But seriously, it just goes to show that even the best of us can have off days (or weeks, or months...).

I've tried fixing leaky faucets and stuff around my place, but this whole golf thing is way more complicated than I'll ever be! 😂 Still, you gotta love the thrill of competition and the pursuit of perfection. I'm rooting for him to break through and get that green jacket! 🌞
 
OMG 🤯 I feel so bad for Rory McIlroy 😔, like what's up with him not winning the Masters yet? 🏆 He was leading it all those years ago and then just kinda fell apart 😩. But you know what? It's actually kinda inspiring that he still thinks of that experience as "the most important day" of his career 💪. And can you believe he's only 33 now? Like, time is on his side for sure ⏰. He's still got a good shot at breaking through with that green jacket 🎩. Maybe this year will be his year? Fingers crossed! 👍
 
idk what's up with rory mcilroy... dude's got all the talent, but master's elusiveness is defo puzzlin 🤷‍♂️. seven top-10s and no green jacket? that's just crazy talk! i think he needs to get past his own pressure & expectations tho, 'cause at 33, it's getting harder to find motivation 😅. plus, he's always been a bit of a perfectionist - maybe he should take a deep breath and enjoy the game again 🌸?
 
I feel for Rory McIlroy 🤗, this guy has been so close to winning that Green Jacket all these years! I mean, who hasn't had those moments where they've got the tournament in their grasp and then just lose it? It's like, what even happens to your game sometimes? 😅 Still, he's one of the best golfers out there, so we should keep expecting big things from him. The fact that he finished runner-up at Masters last year is a good sign, maybe this is his year 🤞. We just gotta wait and see how he'll perform under pressure... again 🙏.
 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy 🤕. I mean, he was so close to winning that one Masters back in 2011, only to fall apart under pressure. That's gotta be tough to watch, even after all these years. You can tell he's still hung up on it, though - he's been coming so close and yet missing out. It's like, what's holding him back? Is it just nerves or is there something more? 🤔 Either way, I'm rooting for the guy to finally break through and get that green jacket 😊. At 33, he's still got time, but you can feel the pressure mounting. Maybe this year will be the one? 💪
 
imagine how frustrating it must be for rory mcilroy to have such a promising start to his career only to fall short at the masters 🤦‍♂️... like, u gotta feel for him, 7 top-10 finishes at augusta national is no joke 😅... time is definitely still on his side tho, he's only 33 and still playing some of the best golf in the world 💪... think about how satisfying it'll be when he finally gets that green jacket 🎀... for now though, he's just gotta keep grinding and stay focused 💼
 
OMG u guys I'm gettin so hyped for Rory McIlroy!!! 🤩 like seriously his career was on fire after that US Open win back in 2011 and people were sayin he'd be the next big thing! but then he had a major meltdown at the Masters 😬 and it's been a bit of a rollercoaster ever since.

I mean, who wouldn't wanna see him in that green jacket tho? 🎩 like, it's the ultimate prize and he's so close! I'm keepin an eye on his form too, 33 isn't old at all and if anyone can do it now is Rory 💪. let's see what the future holds for this talented golfer 🤞
 
I think its kinda weird how golfers get all psyched up about winning a major and then kinda... underperform when it actually matters 😏. Rory McIlroy was leading the Masters and still managed to choke? Thats like, the ultimate golf fail 🤦‍♂️. He's had some great finishes at Augusta but never quite sealed the deal, which is kinda frustrating for fans who've followed him for years 🙄. I dunno, maybe he just needs a little more pressure or something to actually win that green jacket?
 
im thinkin mcilroy will get that green jacket eventually lol 😂 his game is solid and he's got the mental toughness to close it out when it matters most. like, the guy's had some amazing finishes at the masters already, 2nd in 21 and runner up in 22... that's gotta count for something right? 🤔
 
OMG, can't believe Rory McIlroy was so close to winning that green jacket back in 2011 🤯💚! Three strokes behind Charl Schwartzel on the last nine holes is insane! He did say it was his most important day though, and who knows maybe that's when he started believing in himself 💪
 
man I feel for this guy 🤕 Rory's been so close to that green jacket for ages now and it's like he's stuck on the sidelines looking at all his mates lift one up 👀 I think what bothers me is how many times he's come so close, 7 top-10s at Augusta isn't nothing lol. I mean Charl was amazing in 2011 but Rory's game has been fire for years, it's just that major wins don't always come easy 🏆
 
I think it's awesome that Rory McIlroy is still chasing that green jacket 🏆! I mean, 33 isn't old for golfers, right? 🤔 He's been close before and has the skills to take it down again. And hey, being a runner-up at the Masters last year shows he's still got it 🔥. Maybe this is the year? 💪 Let's just say I have no doubt Rory will get that jacket eventually! 😊
 
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