Rory McIlroy Finally Gets His Green Jacket
Champions Dinner Scottie Style
2024 Champion Scottie Scheffler’s menu was packed with comfort food. In fact, I think I had the same exact menu at Texas Roadhouse a few weeks ago. Tiger Woods, recovering from achilles tendon surgery, was a no show.
Honorary Starters 2025
One of the greatest of many great traditions at the Masters is the honorary starters who hit tee shots on No. 1 hole to signal the start of the tournament. Nicklaus hit down the middle, Tom Watson’s swing is still so smooth and the ageless 89-year old Gary Player piped one and celebrated with his patented leg kick. (BTW, some onlookers said Player’s drive soared more than 250 yards down the fairway.)
Rory McIlroy’s Daughter Makes an Amazing Putt on Par 3
Epic “X” Tweets
Referring to Rory: “We are getting dangerously close to “he’s either going to win the Masters, or it’s going to be the most heart-wrenching, soul-sucking defeat in golf history” territory. – Kyle Porter@KylePorterNS
Masters numbers for Tiger and Phil combined since they turned pro. Masters: 54 Made cuts: 51 Top 10s: 30 Top 5s: 24 (!!) Jackets: 8 Winnings: $19.5M – Kyle Porter@KylePorterNS
When something means this much, every moment can seem like a lifetime. Settle in. It’s Sunday at the Masters. – @TheMasters
“I’m not going to stand here and talk about Rory for 10 minutes. I’m trying to win the tournament, as well.” Shane Lowry knows he has work to do after a disappointing bogey-bogey finish to his third round. – @GolfDigest
This is the first time the Masters’ final pairing Sunday had two players who were both multiple major winners (at that time) since 1996 – Greg Norman and Nick Faldo. – @JustinRayGolf
After four decades playing in the Masters Tournament, Bernhard Langer will make 2025 his 41st and final start. – @TheMasters
Jack Nicklaus said that he asked Rory McIlroy last week to describe “shot for shot” how he was going to play Augusta National. “He got done, and I didn’t open my mouth,” Nicklaus said. “I said I wouldn’t change a thing. That’s exactly the way I would try to play the golf course.” – Sean Martin @PGATOURSMartin
Rory McIlroy is the only player in the last 40 years to begin a Masters round 3-3-3-3-3 – @JustinRayGolf
The last player to come from 4+ back in the final round to win the Masters was Charl Schwartzel in 2011 The 54-hole leader that year? Rory McIlroy – @JustinRayGolf
The 2025 Masters concessions menu is here, featuring new items Savory Tomato Pie and apple slices. For $77, you could buy one of every item. – Front Office Sports @FOS
What was it that Gary Player said about the Masters being golf’s 4th best major? Omg, the Masters is #1 by a mile and not only that, it’s one of the world’s greatest sporting events. – @HankHaney
Strolled out onto the Augusta range today with my coach badge. Got removed for wearing shorts. First bogey of the week. Celebrated with an egg salad sandwich. Pants tomorrow. – Arizona State Golf Coach @MattThurmond
Memorable Masters Week Quotes
Rory McIlroy On His Reaction When the Final Putt Dropped
“It was all relief. There wasn’t much joy in that reaction. It was all relief.”
Justin Rose On Coming So Close to Victory
“So it’s the kind of putt you dream about as a kid. To have it and hole it, it was a special feeling. And unfortunately, the playoff, they always end so quickly. That’s sudden death. You don’t really get an opportunity. If you’re not the guy to hit the great shot or hole the great putt, it’s over.”
Rory McIlroy on Tuesday on the Uniqueness of Augusta National
“You’re going to face shots and putts on this golf course that you don’t necessarily face every other week of the year.”
Jack Nicklaus In Media Briefing Hitting Phil Mickelson With a Verbal Body Blow
“Well, you know, I don’t know what level Phil is competing at. “I guess he’s still playing. He’s playing the LIV Tour, is he? I don’t know if he’s playing or not. I don’t know, you never see that anymore.”
Ludvig Aberg On Chasing Rory Down
“I think when he plays his best golf, it’s hard to catch him. I don’t think there’s a lot of guys in this world that can catch him when he plays at his best.”
Amateur Jose Luis Ballester After Urinating in Rae’s Creek
“I completely forgot that we had those restrooms to the left of the [13th] tee box,” Ballester said after completing a 4-over round on Thursday. “I’m like, ‘I really need to pee.’ Didn’t really know where to go.”
Nick Dunlap After Shooting a 90 on Thursday
“I hit a couple buckets of balls at my Airbnb into the woods [last night] … I had more of a knot in my stomach today than I’ve ever had starting a round of golf.” Nick Dunlap fought back on Friday and shot 1-under 71
Ludvig Abert on No Phones Policy at the Masters
“I think one thing that’s very underrated about Augusta—it’s not underrated, but I think just because of the fact that the patrons don’t have their phones out, it actually makes it feel like they’re so much more engaged. It’s a lot more eye contact with the fans. You can really tell that they watch and appreciate good golf. ”
Fred Couples on Why He feels Comfortable at ANGC
“I can play around here. If the weather is like this … as long as I don’t do crazy things I can shoot 73 or 4 or 5. That’s not embarrassing myself at all. The goal for me is to make the cut. Same with [Bernhard] Langer. Any other ancient guys? [Angel] Cabrera. That’s really our goal.”
Scottie Scheffler on His Bogey Free Round on Thursday
“Anytime you can keep a card clean out here, it’s a really good thing.”
Masters Week Interesting Fashion Choices
Bernhard Langer
Sergio Garcia
Cam Smith
Paige Spiranic
J.J. Spaun
Bubba Watson
Missed Cut Notables
Dustin Johnson
Phil Mickelson
Brooks Koepka
Sergio Garcia
Adam Scott
Cam Smith
Fred Couples
Will Zalatoris
Bernhard Langer
Keegan Bradley
Tony Finau
Billy Horschel
Angel Cabrera
Seb Straka
Past Champions Who Did Not Play
Tommy Aaron
Charles Coody
Ben Crenshaw
Nick Faldo
Raymond Floyd
Trevor Immelman
Sandy Lyle
Larry Mize
Jack Nicklaus
Mark O’Meara
Gary Player
Craig Stadler
Tom Watson
Tiger Woods
Ian Woosnam
Fuzzy Zoeller
Celebs At The Masters
Josh Allen
Peyton Manning
Eli Manning
Roger Federer
Caitlin Clark
J.J. Watt
Michael Strahan
Grant Hill
Caroline Wozniacki
Vince Carter
Trevor Lawerence
Brett Baier
Governor Ron DeSantis
