After a gruelling 11-year wait, Rory McIlroy finally ended his lengthy Major drought and completed the Career Grand Slam by winning The Masters.
Just let that sink in for a moment. For years we have talked about McIlroy’s inability to convert strong PGA Tour form to into Major wins, with some doubting whether he would ever get over the line at Augusta National.
I fancied him from the moment he won The Players a few weeks back, which is why I picked him as my top betting pick before the tournament, but I couldn’t have predicted just how enthralling the victory would be.
Despite being fed up with The Masters TV coverage earlier in the week, something I firmly believe needs addressing in the future, I was still engaged by the compelling storylines that each round provided.
With McIlroy in the final group on Sunday, it was almost inevitable that we would witness more drama – as things are rarely straightforward when the former World No.1 is in contention at a Major.
I enjoyed the 89th edition more than I can remember enjoying any other Masters Tournament, but what made it so captivating? I have some ideas, but I’m keen to hear what you think too. Let me know your view in the comments below…
Was The 89th Masters The Most Dramatic Tournament Ever?
There are plenty of memorable Masters Tournaments that come to mind when considering whether this particular edition was the most dramatic, with flashbacks of Nicklaus in 1986, Arnold Palmer in 1964, Seve in 1980 and Tiger‘s win in 2019 (or pretty much any of his five, actually).
While each of those were special for their own reason, I can’t remember a time where we saw such a volatile, dynamic leaderboard across 72-holes.p
After a few years of predictability at Augusta National, it was great to feel the buzz of anticipation down the stretch once again, but I believe it was these four aspects that awarded this particular tournament its legendary status…
1. The Playoff
The last playoff at The Masters was contested back in 2017, interestingly also featuring Justin Rose, as Sergio Garcia battled past the Englishman to win his Green Jacket.
The stomach-sinking, gut-wrenching jeopardy of a playoff in the biggest tournament in golf provides a feeling so rare that it’s hard to replicate.
I can recall a similar sensation when…
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