Augusta, Georgia – Rory McIlroy, a golfer with an illustrious career, has been chasing the elusive win at the Masters to complete a career grand slam. Despite his previous success at other major tournaments, such as the US PGA Championship, The Open, and US Open, the Masters has proven to be a challenge for the 34-year-old Northern Irishman.
This week at Augusta, McIlroy’s performance has not been up to par, leaving him three over after a one-under 71 on Saturday. As he heads into the final round, McIlroy remains too far back to pose a serious threat to the leaders. However, he remains determined to give it his all and finish the week on a positive note.
On the other hand, defending champion Jon Rahm found himself narrowly making the cut for the weekend. Despite his efforts, Rahm was unable to string together a low enough score to contend with the leaders. A bogey on the seventh hole and a birdie on the 17th resulted in a level-par 72 for the 29-year-old Spaniard, who sits at five over for the tournament.
Reflecting on his performance, Rahm expressed disappointment in not being able to challenge for the title on Sunday. Despite this, he remains committed to being part of the ceremony and passing on the Green Jacket to the eventual champion as part of tradition.
As the Masters tournament unfolds, McIlroy and Rahm face the challenge of overcoming their deficits and finishing strong. Both golfers will need to summon their best performances to make a mark on the leaderboard and contend with the leaders in the final round. The pressure is on as they seek to leave their mark on golfing history at Augusta.