Rory McILroy kept golf fans on the edge of their seats during this year’s masters, which led to the famous Histant Golfer finally the trophy which alluded it during his professional career.
After the end of the settlement game, McILroy, 35, found himself tied with his colleague Golf Justin Rose. McILroy missed a putt to save the peer, dropping it at -11, the same as Rose. As a result, the pair faced in a hole in the sudden qualifiers.
McILroy gave his daughter, Poppyand his wife, Erica StollA kiss after the dramatic end of the regulation game and before competing against Rose.
The golfer has won everything after four regular play turns and the first hole in the death elimination series. He celebrated with Poppy on green, Wrap her daughter in a giant hug. He also kissed his wife once again when he was crying.
The last qualifiers for sudden death at the Masters took place in 2017, between Sergio Garcia and Rose. Rose also left empty -handed.
McILroy’s path to His victory was marked by a disastrous performance during the tournament’s opening tour. The 35 -year -old golfer had two double bogeys in his last four holes at the Augusta National Golf Club on Thursday, April 10, which left him finished with 72 and seven equal shots.
He also refused to speak to the media after performance, which caused negative responses of fans on social networks. His decision only occurred a few days after defending the right of a professional golfer not to speak to the press.
“All the other athletes, whether in the NBA, the NFL, they are forced to speak to you after a match. We are not,” McILroy Tell to journalists During a press conference before the tournament on Tuesday, April 8. “Whether it is something that the PGA Tour is looking for in terms of implementation in their rules and regulations, but as long as it is not the case and we have this option to withdraw when we want, expect the guys to do this from time to time.”
The refusal was part of a McILroy behavior model. He also refused to speak to journalists after the US Open final in 2024 last June.
The Irish golfer is also sailing in the buzz that accompanies reality TV. His marriage is A star subject In the third season of Netflix Swing. “I had trouble trying to be The best golferThe best husband, the best father, ”said McILroy, 35 Season 3 trailer For successful docuseries.
McILroy and Stoll asked for divorce in May 2024 after seven years of marriage. According to court documents obtained by us, McILroy said that marriage was “irreparably broken”.
“Rory McILroy’s communications team has confirmed today that a divorce had been filed,” said a spokesperson for McILroy Irish star This same month. “They highlighted Rory’s desire to make sure that this difficult period is as respectful and friendly as possible. He will not make any additional comments.”
Although the golf community was amazed by the news, not everyone was surprised. “A point of discord in Rory’s marriage to Erica was that Erica was lonely in their marriage”, Source exclusively said We In May 2024, saying: “Rory was a person difficult to marry.”
In June 2024, McILroy filed a notice of voluntary dismissal, which canceled the divorce procedure. “In the past few weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together,” said McILroy The guardian in a declaration at the time. “Fortunately, we have resolved our differences and we are delighted with a new start.”