There’s finishing a tournament in style and then there’s what Rory McIlroy did during his final round at the 2022 Masters.
McIlroy was on fire all day. He came to the final hole at seven-under. But after hitting his tee shot into a fairway bunker, his approach shot landed in the greenside bunker, leaving a tough up and down for par. Well, it would be tough for most golfers. For McIlroy, the up and down was a non-issue. He just got down, making a birdie to send himself — and the patrons around him — into a frenzy.
What a way to finish. McIlroy holes out on No. 18 to put pressure on the leader. #themasters pic.twitter.com/L5fWWbR9cj
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022
It was the perfect end to a flawless round.
Bogey-free 64 from Rory McIlroy. He is the clubhouse leader. #themasters pic.twitter.com/k4wKTy3tid
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022
The 64 tied the Masters record for lowest final round in tournament history.
RORY!!!! pic.twitter.com/QTvK80YLBj
— Skratch (@Skratch) April 10, 2022
RORY!!! Unbelievable #Masters
— Melanie Collins (@Melanie_Collins) April 10, 2022
RORY IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!! 64!!!!! What a final round!
— Brodie Smith (@Brodiesmith21) April 10, 2022
What a round of 64 for Rory. That’s why he’ll make us believe, forever and always.
— Ryan Lavner (@RyanLavnerGC) April 10, 2022
Standing on the take that no athlete in the world makes their sport look easier when they're going good than Rory McIlroy. Dude doesn't look like he's trying
— Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) April 10, 2022
While that was the end of McIlroy’s round and tournament, it didn’t end his experience on the 18th hole. When the crowd settled down, McIlroy’s playing partner, Colin Morikawa had his own bunker shot to hit. The two had already matched each other with eagles on the 13 hole.
On 18, Morikawa again followed McIlroy’s shot with some magic of his own.
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022
McIlroy’s 64 moved him into the clubhouse lead and second overall. Morikawa’s 67 moved him into a tie for third place. Short of winning the tournament, neither could have asked for a better outcome on Sunday.
