‘Magical’: Golf World Reacts to Rory McIlroy’s Record-Setting Performance at the Masters

The 2022 Masters is officially over with the World Number one Scottie Scheffler triumphing. Scheffler played exceptional golf to win his maiden green jacket at Augusta National golf club. However, it was Rory McIlroy who created history at Augusta in the final round on Sunday and caught the attention of the golf fans.

The golf world saw just the right finish to a fascinating Masters. Rory McIlroy, who entered the final round at an overall score of one over par, had a mountain to climb to get close to the leader. But the Northern Irishman did just the same. He carded a record-breaking final round of eight-under-par, 64.

WALK-OFF HOLE-OUT@McIlroyRory shoots 64 to match the lowest final-round score in Masters history.

He’s 3 off the lead.pic.twitter.com/Tn9VbSqvlN

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 10, 2022

As a result, he tied the record for the lowest final-round score in the Masters history. McIlroy ended the major championship event with an overall score of seven-under-par. As a result, he finished in solo second position. He just came three shorts short of the leader in a runner-up finish.

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On top of that, the highlight of his round came at the penultimate hole. McIlroy found himself in the greenside position with a very challenging short. He had to make a birdie on the Holly to apply some pressure on the leader. Moreover, Rory hit a beautiful bunker shot, dropped the ball on the correct spot, and just saw the ball roll inside the cup for a crucial birdie to end his final round on Sunday and executed the impossible shot brilliantly.

In jubilation, McIlroy threw the club and was celebrated the hole-out from the bunker with his arms in the air. Not to forget that Rory is yet to win the Masters. However, he might not have won, but he undoubtedly provided some fireworks to make his fans happy in the final round.

Golf – The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia, U.S. – April 10, 2022 Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy celebrates after chipping in for birdie from the bunker on the 18th during his final round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

The Golf World jubilantly reacts to Rory McIlroy’s magical shot

As soon as the bunker hole-out and the news about his record-tying final round broke on the internet, golf Twitter went crazy. Moreover, golf fans from all over the globe reacted to his incredibly fantastic shot. Most of the reactions admired the Northern Irishman’s incredible shot and his unbelievable final-round score. At the same time, other reactions felt terrible that the four-time major championship winner fell short of holes to contend for a win and loved his club toss in his celebration.

Take a bow Rory, that was magical!

— Martin Taylor (@MKT1882) April 10, 2022

Brilliant play today Rory, back to your old self, swinging it great you just looked so relaxed. Well done. We will be cheering you on here in St Andrews at the Open

— Terry Scanlon (@TerryScanlon3) April 10, 2022

Fantastic and perfect bunker shot!!! Awesome play by @McIlroyRory!

— Bitto, Sewuese (@SwissBeee) April 10, 2022

Brilliant. Great pity he ran out of holes. ‍

— Mary Porteous (@PorteousMary) April 10, 2022

Golf needs more of this, including Rory’s reaction, to this hole out.

— Marshall Wolf (@cashwchicknwolf) April 10, 2022

He’s always plays well when the pressure isn’t on.

— Derek Fox (@D_Fox1988) April 10, 2022

That is absolutely unreal

— Joey (@xGJHP) April 10, 2022

Nice round under pressure, build on this Rory. This finish will set you up for the rest of the season. This will provide you confidence.

— OvertheHill (@dkhammer26) April 11, 2022

what a round that was good to see him back close to his best

— james doubts (@DoubtsJames) April 10, 2022

Get this guy to say ‘anything is possible’ pic.twitter.com/LtfaMA1YMo

— vj (@venkatjayaraman) April 10, 2022

What did Rory McIlroy shoot in the final round?

The 32-year-old professional carded a firey eight-under-par 64 in his final round. His bogey-free round of 64 included four birdies on the opening nine holes. As a result, he moved out in four-under-par, 32. McIlroy made two birdies and an eagle on the back nine. As a result, he finished with an overall score of seven-under-par in the solo second position. Rory also won a prize money share worth $1.62 million.

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What do you think about his incredible score and bunker shot?

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