Rory McIlroy and the Masters. The Masters and Rory McIlroy. What a complicated relationship.
We all remember 2011, when an abysmal drive off the 10th tee led to one of the biggest meltdowns in golf history. Charl Schwartzel can thank McIlroy for his green jacket.
The Northern Ireland product has been in the mix at Augusta National several times throughout his illustrious career, including being a member of the final group with Patrick Reed in 2018 (Reed went on to win).
If the four-time major champion were to slip on the green jacket this year, he would join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as the only golfers in history to win all four major championships.
Current odds to win 2022 Masters: +1500
Masters results/odds: Jordan Spieth | Tiger Woods | Justin Thomas
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McIlroy’s history at the Masters
2009
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the 2009 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2009, in Augusta, Georgia.
Finish: T-20
Score: 2 under
Earnings: $71,400
Masters champion: Angel Cabrera
2010
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) walks with his caddie J.P. Fitzgerald on the first fairway during the second round of the 2010 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2010 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Finish: Cut
Score: 7 over
Earnings: $10,000
Masters champion: Phil Mickelson
2011
Rory McIlroy leans on his golf bag on the 13th hole during the final round of the 2011 Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo: Matt Slocum/Associated Press)
Finish: T-15
Score: 4 under
Earnings: $128,000
Masters champion: Charl Schwartzel
2012
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks across the first fairway during the final round of the 2012 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Finish: T-40
Score: 5 over
Earnings: $32,000
Masters champion: Bubba Watson
2013
Rory McIlroy during the final round of the 2013 Masters.
Finish: T-25
Score: 2 over
Earnings: $56,040
Masters champion: Adam Scott
2014
Rory McIlroy during Thursday’s first round of the 2014 Masters at Augusta National.
Finish: T-8
Score: E
Earnings: $234,000
Masters champion: Bubba Watson
2015
Tiger Woods of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland wait on the tenth tee during the final round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2015, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Finish: 4
Score: 12 under
Earnings: $480,000
Masters champion: Jordan Spieth
2016
Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the fifth hole during the second round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Finish: T-10
Score: 1 over
Earnings: $230,000
Masters champion: Danny Willett
2017
Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 2nd green during the second round of The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
Finish: T-7
Score: 3 under
Earnings: $354,750
Masters champion: Sergio Garcia
2018
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 7, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Finish: T-5
Score: 9 under
Earnings: $386,375
Masters champion: Patrick Reed
2019
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the second hole during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2019, in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Finish: T-21
Score: 5 under
Earnings: $107,956
Masters champion: Tiger Woods
2020
Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 8th hole during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National GC. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Finish: T-5
Score: 11 under
Earnings: $437,000
Masters champion: Dustin Johnson
2021
Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during a practice round for The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Finish: Cut
Score: 6 over
Earnings: $10,000
Masters champion: Hideki Matsuyama
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