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**Rory McIlroy's Masters Nightmare**
In 2011, Rory McIlroy led The Masters by nine strokes with just nine holes to play. However, he "unraveled" and finished tied for sixth place.
**The Turning Point**
McIlroy's disappointing performance at Augusta National was a turning point in his career. Just eight weeks later, he won the US Open, marking a historic moment in golf history. McIlroy became the youngest major winner since Tiger Woods at The Masters in 1997.
**A Golden Era for McIlroy**
The victory kickstarted a golden era for McIlroy. He went on to win three more majors by age 25, including the PGA Championship and Open Championship, making him only the third golfer since 1934 to achieve this feat.
**Still Seeking the Green Jacket**
Despite seven top-10 finishes at The Masters, McIlroy remains without a major championship title from Augusta National. He has come close, but ultimately finished as runner-up in 2022.
**Time is Still on His Side**
At 33 years old, time is still on McIlroy's side. Although his major drought extends to eight years, he has shown signs of improvement in recent tournaments.
**Rory McIlroy's Masters Nightmare**
In 2011, Rory McIlroy led The Masters by nine strokes with just nine holes to play. However, he "unraveled" and finished tied for sixth place.
**The Turning Point**
McIlroy's disappointing performance at Augusta National was a turning point in his career. Just eight weeks later, he won the US Open, marking a historic moment in golf history. McIlroy became the youngest major winner since Tiger Woods at The Masters in 1997.
**A Golden Era for McIlroy**
The victory kickstarted a golden era for McIlroy. He went on to win three more majors by age 25, including the PGA Championship and Open Championship, making him only the third golfer since 1934 to achieve this feat.
**Still Seeking the Green Jacket**
Despite seven top-10 finishes at The Masters, McIlroy remains without a major championship title from Augusta National. He has come close, but ultimately finished as runner-up in 2022.
**Time is Still on His Side**
At 33 years old, time is still on McIlroy's side. Although his major drought extends to eight years, he has shown signs of improvement in recent tournaments.
rory mcilroy is like the golden boy of golf, all that pressure and stress and then this one moment where it all just falls into place... that us open win in 2011 was like, game changing 
he's still chasing that green jacket though, and 33 is pretty decent for a major win 
but still gotta get it done 
but ended up tying for sixth place 
! Maybe one day he'll finally break through at Augusta National #RoryMcIlroyDeservesIt.
I was watching those highlights and thinking, "How did this guy go from leading by nine strokes to a disappointing tie?" But for sure, the rest of his career has been on fire 
! He's only the third golfer in history to win three majors before turning 25, which is insane. 
. I feel bad for him because he's come so close at The Masters, but like you said, time is still on his side 
. Maybe next year will be the one? 
but like, look on the bright side - he went on to win so many other majors and became a legend in golf 
gotta give him props for staying in the game despite that tough start 
I feel bad for Rory McIlroy at The Masters, he was so close but then completely fell apart 
. But you know what? That US Open win 8 weeks later changed everything! 
... He was like a phenom, man! I mean, leading The Masters by nine strokes with just nine holes left? That's insane! But, you know, he kinda "unraveled" and it was like all that talent went out the window 
. Still, what a career he's had so far! Eight major wins before age 25 is crazy talk 
. And now, at 33, he's still chasing that elusive Green Jacket 
. Can't say I blame him, though - it's like, what's not to want? Time will tell if he'll finally get that one 
. I mean, what if someone helped him win that US Open? Maybe there's more to the story than we're being told 
...
I think Rory McIlroy's Masters nightmare might be a blessing in disguise lol! If he hadn't blown it at Augusta National in 2011, who knows how long it would've taken him to win that first major? The guy went on to dominate golf for years and win three more majors by age 25. That's insane! 