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**McIlroy's Masters Nightmare**
Tears would flow during a phone call with his parents the following morning, but at his press conference, McIlroy was upbeat. “I’m very disappointed at the minute, and I’m sure I will be for the next few days, but I’ll get over it,” he said.
“Looking back on what happened in 2011, it doesn’t seem as bad when you have four majors on your mantelpiece.”
**The Missing Piece**
McIlroy’s contentment came with a caveat: it would be “unthinkable” if he did not win The Masters in his career. Yet as he prepares for his 15th appearance at Augusta National this week, a green jacket remains an elusive missing item from his wardrobe.
Despite seven top-10 finishes in his past 10 Masters outings, the trophy remains the only thing separating McIlroy from joining the ranks of golf immortals to have completed golf’s career grand slam of all four majors in the modern era: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
**Close but No Cigar**
A runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler last year marked McIlroy’s best finish at Augusta, yet arguably 2011 remains the closest he has ever been to victory. A slow start in 2022 meant McIlroy had begun Sunday’s deciding round 10 shots adrift of the American, who teed off for his final hole with a five-shot lead despite McIlroy’s brilliant 64 finish.
**The Path Forward**
At 33 years old, time is still on his side. Though 2022 extended his major drought to eight years, it featured arguably his best golf since that golden season in 2014.
And as McIlroy knows better than most, things can change quickly at Augusta National.
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**McIlroy's Masters Nightmare**
Tears would flow during a phone call with his parents the following morning, but at his press conference, McIlroy was upbeat. “I’m very disappointed at the minute, and I’m sure I will be for the next few days, but I’ll get over it,” he said.
“Looking back on what happened in 2011, it doesn’t seem as bad when you have four majors on your mantelpiece.”
**The Missing Piece**
McIlroy’s contentment came with a caveat: it would be “unthinkable” if he did not win The Masters in his career. Yet as he prepares for his 15th appearance at Augusta National this week, a green jacket remains an elusive missing item from his wardrobe.
Despite seven top-10 finishes in his past 10 Masters outings, the trophy remains the only thing separating McIlroy from joining the ranks of golf immortals to have completed golf’s career grand slam of all four majors in the modern era: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
**Close but No Cigar**
A runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler last year marked McIlroy’s best finish at Augusta, yet arguably 2011 remains the closest he has ever been to victory. A slow start in 2022 meant McIlroy had begun Sunday’s deciding round 10 shots adrift of the American, who teed off for his final hole with a five-shot lead despite McIlroy’s brilliant 64 finish.
**The Path Forward**
At 33 years old, time is still on his side. Though 2022 extended his major drought to eight years, it featured arguably his best golf since that golden season in 2014.
And as McIlroy knows better than most, things can change quickly at Augusta National.
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he's been so close to that green jacket but it just keeps slipping away from him 
i feel bad for him, all these years and still chasing the same dream 
but at least he's staying positive and focused 
and let's be real, 33 isn't old in golf terms 
he's still got plenty of time to get that one last win 
maybe next year? 
Like, he's already had 7 top-10 finishes and it's still the one thing missing from his trophy case. It's not like he's getting any younger... 33 is old in golf years 
. And yeah, time is on his side but Augusta National can be a cruel mistress. He needs to step up his game if he wants to join those legends who've accomplished the career grand slam 
either way, can't wait to see what this week brings!
u think he'll get it in '25? maybe? idk lol
. I mean, seven top-10 finishes at Augusta isn't bad, but it's gotta be frustrating knowing you're so close and yet so far 
. Seven top-10 finishes in 10 years isn't too shabby, but you can see why it's bugging him - that one slip-up in '11 would've made all the difference 
. Now at 33, I think he's got another shot... fingers crossed for Rory! 
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so Rory McIlroy's still not won The Masters 
gotta get that green jacket if he wants to join the all-time greats 
still got the skills, just needs the finish 
still can't believe Rory's been so close at Masters yet won't have that elusive green jacket 
, 2011 was his masterclass but now he's running out of time 
. 33 is not old for golf, but every major win counts and he's gotta want it more than ever 
maybe next year wil be his, gotta keep believing in rory 