AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was all going so well for Rory McIlroy during his first round of the 2025 Masters—until it wasn’t. Two double bogeys three holes (Nos. 15 and 17) apart tumbled him down the leaderboard into territory that, if recent history is to be believed, has effectively ended his chances of winning a…
The 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National has been overshadowed by controversy following an incident involving Spanish amateur golfer José Luis Ballester. During his opening round, Ballester was observed urinating into Rae’s Creek near the 13th hole, an act that many fans and commentators have labeled as disrespectful to the storied traditions of the tournament.…
AUGUSTA, Ga. — As if expectations weren’t already loblolly pine-high for Rory McIlroy heading into this 89th Masters, the hype train added a few more cars Thursday morning when three legendary former champions named McIlroy as their favorite to prevail this week. “I think Rory McIlroy will win the Masters this year, and I hope he does because it would…