every time Rory McIlroy Coming back to the Masters carries even more of the weight of history that has seemed to weigh on it at times over the past decade.
McIlroy won four majors between 2011 and 2014, winning the PGA Championship twice, as well as the British Open and the U.S. Open.
This leaves the Masters as the stage he needs to become the only sixth player to complete a career Grand Slam.
The 34-year-old Northern Irishman's game this week was not at the level needed to ultimately win at Augusta.
He shot a 1-under 71 on Saturday with three overs left, but was once again too far behind to make a real challenge on Sunday.
But the world No. 2 said he would be willing to go out and “give it a try.”
“If the conditions stay the same and I can hit sixes and fives, I'll be on the leaderboard. I'll do my best to finish this week on a high note,” said McIlroy, who has finished in the top 10 six times. Told. A place that remains in golf history.
defending champion Jon Rahm Although he made it through with just one shot, he entered the weekend without being able to hit the low score needed to chase the lead.
In a smooth round, the 29-year-old Spaniard suffered a bogey on the seventh, but birdied the 17th to take his level par to 72, taking his total to 5 over for the tournament.
He said it was a “painful feeling” not being able to challenge for the title on Sunday.
“In the worst case scenario, I will also be taking part in the ceremony,” added the LIV golfer, who will follow tradition by donning the green jacket to the eventual champion.
