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The Masters Golf - (2025 from page 12)
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Brilliant four hours of Sporting drama as the leaders teed off.
Rory's career has been summed up in those 18 holes today where he won it/blown it on four occasions before he finally found another brilliant shot on the play off hole to go into the history books with the grand slam of golfing majors.
17th attempt to win the Green Jacket and the 11th time since having the PGA, US open and British open.
Sublime to the ridiculous from Rory McIlroy.
Justin Rose had 3 excellent rounds and shooting 66 with 10 birdies was awesome.4 -
That cabin is so embarrassing to watch. Let’s wheel the champion in to to the old people’s home.0
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It's not embarrassing, it's tradition.Northern_Monkey said:That cabin is so embarrassing to watch. Let’s wheel the champion in to to the old people’s home.1 -
It’s both!superclive98 said:
It's not embarrassing, it's tradition.Northern_Monkey said:That cabin is so embarrassing to watch. Let’s wheel the champion in to to the old people’s home.0 -
I have to say, Justin Rose has got such a good attitude to Golf. You win some. you lose some. He really didn't seem that fazed by losing. And remember he lost a play off here once before
He'll keep cracking on in no time.
Not sure Rory would've been able to.6 -
Can anyone remember of a better Sunday at a major? I can't.
The Tiger win in '19 was over by the 72nd. This beats the Sergio-Rose duel and Mickelson's 1st win. Phil v Stenson at Troon didn't go to the wire. I'd take this over Spieth at Birkdale. "99, '00, '06 and '24 US Opens all very dramatic but not quite like this...
Anyone able to go back any further? I guess Watson-Nicklaus at Turnberry could have a say.
This also says a lot about Augusta's volatility and knife edges.3 -
I think, now that Rory has got this monkey off his back, he'll win another 2 or 3 majors with ease, maybe more.6
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agreed - expect to see him play with a bit more freedom nowcharente addick said:I think, now that Rory has got this monkey off his back, he'll win another 2 or 3 majors with ease, maybe more.1 -
Very impressed with the attitude of the spectators - I can’t bring myself to call them patrons. Tremendous support for Rory throughout the last round when he was competing against an American. So different to the boorish jingoism that we can expect from the locals at the Ryder Cup later this year.6
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The only one I remember is when Tom Watson was trying to become the oldest major winner at almost 60 as well as a record equaling 6th win of The Open back in 2009 - he needed to par the last, only to be very unlucky and miss a short putt to make history, before then losing a playoff to Stewart Cink.RedPanda said:Can anyone remember of a better Sunday at a major? I can't.
The Tiger win in '19 was over by the 72nd. This beats the Sergio-Rose duel and Mickelson's 1st win. Phil v Stenson at Troon didn't go to the wire. I'd take this over Spieth at Birkdale. "99, '00, '06 and '24 US Opens all very dramatic but not quite like this...
Anyone able to go back any further? I guess Watson-Nicklaus at Turnberry could have a say.
This also says a lot about Augusta's volatility and knife edges.
Thankfully, this year’s Masters had a more palatable outcome and is the best, most dramatic, sporting event I have been fortunate enough to view live since Charlton managed to ultimately prevail 4-4, 7-6 on penalties at a certain Wembley play-off final.
Well done Rory (as well as Rose, who was also amazing) and come on Charlton… 🤞👍2 -
I thought that when they were in the room and he seemed like he couldn't wait to get away, but he seemed much more relaxed, happy for Rory and chatting and smiling with him outside when they did the presentation again for the public.superclive98 said:Scheffler looked really pissed off. Yank prick!!1 -
Great sport has one or more of triumph, disaster, deep individual and collective emotion, out of your seat shock, abject failure, redemption, and the greatest drama imaginable.Golf has the ability to do that, mainly because of the thinest of fine lines between winning and losing.Personally, I never thought anything would beat the Miracle of Medina as a sporting spectacle (Charlton play-off victories excepted!) but last night we had every single one of those elements - up there with the most enjoyable, nerve tingling sporting action I have ever witnessed.Simply magnificent television and a huge well done to Rory.P.S. Rosey is an exemplar of what sportsmanship means.15
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Absolutely gutted for Rose. Playing that standard of final round golf and losing in a playoff once again, then having the grace and sportsmanship to act like that in defeat. Probably the nicest guy in sport.10
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The sportsmanship and dignity Rose showed deserves great credit.
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Spot on,Golf is the most nerve racking sport to play and to watch,how those guys retain their composure at times,is beyond me.bobmunro said:Great sport has one or more of triumph, disaster, deep individual and collective emotion, out of your seat shock, abject failure, redemption, and the greatest drama imaginable.Golf has the ability to do that, mainly because of the thinest of fine lines between winning and losing.Personally, I never thought anything would beat the Miracle of Medina as a sporting spectacle (Charlton play-off victories excepted!) but last night we had every single one of those elements - up there with the most enjoyable, nerve tingling sporting action I have ever witnessed.Simply magnificent television and a huge well done to Rory.P.S. Rosey is an exemplar of what sportsmanship means.
How wonderful to see two Brits battle it out on USA soil for their number one prize.2 -
I wish other sports could copy the sportsmanship.thickandthin63 said:
Spot on,Golf is the most nerve racking sport to play and to watch,how those guys retain their composure at times,is beyond me.bobmunro said:Great sport has one or more of triumph, disaster, deep individual and collective emotion, out of your seat shock, abject failure, redemption, and the greatest drama imaginable.Golf has the ability to do that, mainly because of the thinest of fine lines between winning and losing.Personally, I never thought anything would beat the Miracle of Medina as a sporting spectacle (Charlton play-off victories excepted!) but last night we had every single one of those elements - up there with the most enjoyable, nerve tingling sporting action I have ever witnessed.Simply magnificent television and a huge well done to Rory.P.S. Rosey is an exemplar of what sportsmanship means.
How wonderful to see two Brits battle it out on USA soil for their number one prize.0 -
Those four days of golf pretty much summed up Rory's career.
Levels of amazing joy hinged with huge disappointment.
He's finally slayed the beast and what a way to do it.
Best major I've seen I think.0 -
Agreed but tied with SCP in nicestValleyGary said:Absolutely gutted for Rose. Playing that standard of final round golf and losing in a playoff once again, then having the grace and sportsmanship to act like that in defeat. Probably the nicest guy in sport.0 - Sponsored links:
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It was really worth staying up for, neither man deserved to lose.3
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Speaking as a pedant, two Brits?thickandthin63 said:
Spot on,Golf is the most nerve racking sport to play and to watch,how those guys retain their composure at times,is beyond me.bobmunro said:Great sport has one or more of triumph, disaster, deep individual and collective emotion, out of your seat shock, abject failure, redemption, and the greatest drama imaginable.Golf has the ability to do that, mainly because of the thinest of fine lines between winning and losing.Personally, I never thought anything would beat the Miracle of Medina as a sporting spectacle (Charlton play-off victories excepted!) but last night we had every single one of those elements - up there with the most enjoyable, nerve tingling sporting action I have ever witnessed.Simply magnificent television and a huge well done to Rory.P.S. Rosey is an exemplar of what sportsmanship means.
How wonderful to see two Brits battle it out on USA soil for their number one prize.
Someone from Northern is from the UK and may hold a UK passport, but one might argue that, Northern Ireland not being in Great Britain...
McIlroy has represented Ireland at the Olympics.
Apart from that, did I miss anything?2 -
ValleyGary said:Absolutely gutted for Rose. Playing that standard of final round golf and losing in a playoff once again, then having the grace and sportsmanship to act like that in defeat. Probably the nicest guy in sport.
Justin Rose is a Class act and his 1st round 65 and his last round 66 were sublime. His 2nd round 71 was good but it was his 3rd round 75 where he faltered.
On the Play off 18th he couldn't quite emulate his long putt birdie from 15 minutes earlier.
Rory won it with his birdie rather than Justin losing it with a par.
A great story whoever won it between the UK golfers but the weight of history was finally off the shoulders of McIlroy in a magical Master's.
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The best final round I’ve ever watched. Rory played played some of the best shots you will ever see and also some of the worst but that’s pressure. Agree with some of the comments that he’ll go on to win more majors now he’s got that monkey off his back. I’ve got tickets for the Sunday at royal portrush so would be great to see Rory win there.0
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NI IS part of the UK as the UK = Great Britain + NI and people from the UK are British.NornIrishAddick said:
Speaking as a pedant, two Brits?thickandthin63 said:
Spot on,Golf is the most nerve racking sport to play and to watch,how those guys retain their composure at times,is beyond me.bobmunro said:Great sport has one or more of triumph, disaster, deep individual and collective emotion, out of your seat shock, abject failure, redemption, and the greatest drama imaginable.Golf has the ability to do that, mainly because of the thinest of fine lines between winning and losing.Personally, I never thought anything would beat the Miracle of Medina as a sporting spectacle (Charlton play-off victories excepted!) but last night we had every single one of those elements - up there with the most enjoyable, nerve tingling sporting action I have ever witnessed.Simply magnificent television and a huge well done to Rory.P.S. Rosey is an exemplar of what sportsmanship means.
How wonderful to see two Brits battle it out on USA soil for their number one prize.
Someone from Northern is from the UK and may hold a UK passport, but one might argue that, Northern Ireland not being in Great Britain...
McIlroy has represented Ireland at the Olympics.
Apart from that, did I miss anything?
However, people from NI also qualify for Irish passports from the island of Ireland - not exactly the same as being from the RoI.
He did represent Ireland at the Olympics - but I don't know if he refers to himself as Irish, Northern Irish or British. Or if he has a British passport and/or an Irish one.
What doesn't help, is Team GB being called 'GB' because it is actually team UK - it is very unfair on any competitors from NI who compete for Britain as it is Team GB +NI or Team UK0 -
Don't forget that Rory has also won a 5th "major" at the Players Championship - twice ! (This year again via a play off).
I wonder how many of the other 5 "grand slammers" have done that. Woods ??
(Yes, I know the Players hasnt been around forever and the olden's didnt get a chance to compete.....but still s great achievement by Rory).1 -
golfaddick said:Don't forget that Rory has also won a 5th "major" at the Players Championship - twice ! (This year again via a play off).
I wonder how many of the other 5 "grand slammers" have done that. Woods ??
(Yes, I know the Players hasnt been around forever and the olden's didnt get a chance to compete.....but still s great achievement by Rory).
The Players started in 1974 - Jack won it three times, Tiger twice.0 -
👍bobmunro said:golfaddick said:Don't forget that Rory has also won a 5th "major" at the Players Championship - twice ! (This year again via a play off).
I wonder how many of the other 5 "grand slammers" have done that. Woods ??
(Yes, I know the Players hasnt been around forever and the olden's didnt get a chance to compete.....but still s great achievement by Rory).
The Players started in 1974 - Jack won it three times, Tiger twice.0 -
Born in Britain but considers himself Irish.NornIrishAddick said:
Speaking as a pedant, two Brits?thickandthin63 said:
Spot on,Golf is the most nerve racking sport to play and to watch,how those guys retain their composure at times,is beyond me.bobmunro said:Great sport has one or more of triumph, disaster, deep individual and collective emotion, out of your seat shock, abject failure, redemption, and the greatest drama imaginable.Golf has the ability to do that, mainly because of the thinest of fine lines between winning and losing.Personally, I never thought anything would beat the Miracle of Medina as a sporting spectacle (Charlton play-off victories excepted!) but last night we had every single one of those elements - up there with the most enjoyable, nerve tingling sporting action I have ever witnessed.Simply magnificent television and a huge well done to Rory.P.S. Rosey is an exemplar of what sportsmanship means.
How wonderful to see two Brits battle it out on USA soil for their number one prize.
Someone from Northern is from the UK and may hold a UK passport, but one might argue that, Northern Ireland not being in Great Britain...
McIlroy has represented Ireland at the Olympics.
Apart from that, did I miss anything?Refused to play in Rio Olympics, then subsequently opted to represent Ireland after that0 -
MrOneLung said:
Born in Britain but considers himself Irish.NornIrishAddick said:
Speaking as a pedant, two Brits?thickandthin63 said:
Spot on,Golf is the most nerve racking sport to play and to watch,how those guys retain their composure at times,is beyond me.bobmunro said:Great sport has one or more of triumph, disaster, deep individual and collective emotion, out of your seat shock, abject failure, redemption, and the greatest drama imaginable.Golf has the ability to do that, mainly because of the thinest of fine lines between winning and losing.Personally, I never thought anything would beat the Miracle of Medina as a sporting spectacle (Charlton play-off victories excepted!) but last night we had every single one of those elements - up there with the most enjoyable, nerve tingling sporting action I have ever witnessed.Simply magnificent television and a huge well done to Rory.P.S. Rosey is an exemplar of what sportsmanship means.
How wonderful to see two Brits battle it out on USA soil for their number one prize.
Someone from Northern is from the UK and may hold a UK passport, but one might argue that, Northern Ireland not being in Great Britain...
McIlroy has represented Ireland at the Olympics.
Apart from that, did I miss anything?Refused to play in Rio Olympics, then subsequently opted to represent Ireland after that
He was born on the island of Ireland - he is a UK citizen and almost certainly also an Irish citizen.
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