Rory McIlroy’s Green Jacket Hunt Heats Up at the 2025 Masters
Rory McIlroy is making Augusta National rumble again—and this time, he might just go all the way. As we head into the weekend of the 2025 Masters Tournament, McIlroy is in red-hot form and firmly in contention for that elusive green jacket, the only piece missing from his career Grand Slam puzzle.
He came into Round 3 just two shots off the lead, tied for third, and his opening holes today were electric. From the very first tee shot, McIlroy made it clear: he’s not here to play it safe. His birdie on the first hole was followed by a stunning eagle on the second, a beautiful chip and putt combo that had the Augusta crowd on its feet. Then came another birdie on the third. Boom—just like that, Rory jumped into first place at 10-under-par.
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It’s not just the scoring—it’s the way he’s playing. Smooth, confident, in rhythm. He’s locked in. And considering the pressure he's under, chasing golf immortality, that poise is remarkable. Remember, McIlroy hasn’t won a major since 2014. He’s had heartbreaks and near misses—especially here, at Augusta. But now? Now he’s right there again, and maybe more prepared than ever.
Just two days ago, things looked shaky. After a tough finish to Round 1, where he carded two double bogeys in the final stretch, McIlroy left the course in frustration. He didn’t stop for interviews. He just wanted to be with his daughter, Poppy. Reset, refocus, and come back stronger. And he did just that. A bogey-free 68 on Friday pulled him back into the mix, and Saturday’s start only built on that momentum.
What’s so impressive is how he’s handled the mental game. Augusta is as much a psychological battle as it is a physical one. After that early stumble, McIlroy has rebounded with confidence and a clear mind. His quote from Friday says it all: “I just backed up the belief that I have in myself, and the belief that I’m as resilient as anyone else out there.”
If he can keep this up and avoid the kind of slip that’s tripped him up in past Masters, McIlroy could become just the sixth player in history to complete the career Grand Slam. We’re talking legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player. That’s the company he’d join with a win on Sunday. Not to mention the record-setting $4.6 million payday from the Masters' biggest purse ever.
So, has Rory McIlroy won the Masters yet? No—not yet. But if today is any indication, he's writing a different kind of story this time. He’s leading. He’s composed. And most importantly, he believes. The chase for the green jacket—and golf history—is very much alive.
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