Rory McIlroy Falls Short At Masters, Extending Major Drought

Rory McIlroy Falls Short At Masters, Extending Major Drought...

Rory McIlroy's quest to complete the career Grand Slam at the 2026 Masters ended Sunday with a disappointing final-round 74, leaving him six shots behind winner Scottie Scheffler. The 36-year-old Northern Irishman, who last won a major in 2014, remains 0-for-12 in his attempts to claim the green jacket at Augusta National.

The topic is trending today as golf fans hoped McIlroy might finally break through at the season's first major. His Sunday struggles dashed those hopes, marking another painful chapter in his Augusta saga that includes his 2011 final-round collapse.

McIlroy entered the final round just three shots off the lead but made three bogeys in his first seven holes. "I just didn't have my best stuff when it mattered most," McIlroy told reporters after his round. "Augusta always finds a way to expose any weakness."

The four-time major champion's drought now extends to nearly 12 years since his last major victory at the 2014 PGA Championship. Social media erupted with reactions, with many fans expressing sympathy for McIlroy while others questioned whether he'll ever win at Augusta.

Scheffler, who claimed his third Masters title, acknowledged McIlroy's ongoing challenge. "Rory's one of the best players in the world," Scheffler said. "I know how much this tournament means to him." McIlroy will have to wait another year for his next chance to join golf's most exclusive club - players who have won all four majors.

Golf analysts noted McIlroy's putting struggles throughout the week, particularly on Augusta's tricky greens. He ranked 45th in the field in strokes gained putting, a stat that proved decisive in his latest near-miss. The tournament's conclusion sets up another year of questions about whether McIlroy can finally conquer his Augusta demons.