The haunting Masters meltdown that changed Rory McIlroy’s career | CNN

Here is a summary of the article about Rory McIlroy's Masters performance in 2011:

**The Disappointing Finish**

Rory McIlroy led the Masters by nine strokes with nine holes to play in 2011, but ultimately finished as runner-up. Despite a strong finish, McIlroy was disappointed and acknowledged that he "unraveled" over the final few holes.

**A Crucial Lesson Learned**

McIlroy credited his disappointment at Augusta with helping him learn a valuable lesson about handling pressure in big moments. He vowed to be better prepared for situations like this in the future.

**The Legacy of 2011**

Eight years later, McIlroy would go on to win an eight-shot victory at the US Open in June 2012, followed by another major win at The Open Championship in July 2014. However, despite seven top-10 finishes in his past 10 Masters outings, McIlroy still remains without a green jacket from Augusta National.

**A Close Call**

McIlroy's runner-up finish to Scottie Scheffler in 2022 marked the closest he had been to winning The Masters since 2011. While time is on his side, there is still pressure and expectation surrounding McIlroy as he seeks his first major title at Augusta National.

**A Reminder of Augusta's Power**

McIlroy knows that things can change quickly at Augusta National, where some weeks can be decisive in a golfer's career. He will need to remain focused and determined if he hopes to finally capture the elusive Masters green jacket.
 
I'm still rooting for Rory McIlroy to break that Augusta curse 🤞! His 2022 runner-up finish was so close, but it just goes to show how tough it is to win at that iconic course 🏌️‍♂️. I think he's due for a major breakthrough – all those top-10 finishes in Masters history are definitely building up to something 🔥. And honestly, his mental approach to pressure has come on so much since 2011... I'm thinking a green jacket is not out of the question now 🎉👊.
 
omg i was just watching this funny vid of a cat trying to "help" its owner play video games 🤣 and it was literally hilarious how the cat kept swatting at the controller . like rory mcilroy needs that kind of pressure lol anyway back to golf, i wonder if scottie scheffler's win in 2022 was just a fluke or did he really have something special going on that day?
 
omg i feel like rory mcilroy would be my life 🤩 if i was a pro golfer lol like 9 strokes ahead with only 9 holes to play is crazy! but at the same time im glad he learned from his experience cuz it shows that even tho he didnt win he still grew as a player and did some amazing wins after that. also i love how he's still chasing that first masters win, its like he never gave up 💪
 
OMG, I'm still rooting for Rory McIlroy! 🙌 Like, he was so close to that green jacket in 2011, but it's clear he learned from that experience. He's been on a roll since then and has even come so close again in '22... fingers crossed he finally gets that Masters win 😁🏆 Augusta National can be super tricky, but I think Rory's got what it takes. Let's keep the faith, right? 💪
 
omg rory mcilroy is still chasing that masters green jacket lol 8 yrs later & he stil dont got it 🤷‍♂️, i mean 7 top10 finishes in 10 master outings isnt bad but u gotta win fam 💯, scottie scheffler took it from him in 2022 but rory will get his day 🌞, ppl say augusta national is like a golfer's career lifeline 😂, ur right tho its all about focus & determination now 🙏, i got faith in rory he'll do it eventually 💪
 
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