Here is a summary of the article about Rory McIlroy's career and his ongoing quest to win The Masters:
**The 2011 Masters**: McIlryod had a promising start to his career, winning three majors in just five years. However, at the 2011 Masters, he experienced a meltdown, finishing tied for second after leading by nine strokes with just 18 holes remaining.
**Post-Masters Performance**: Despite his disappointment, McIlroy bounced back with several strong performances, including an eight-shot victory at the US Open that same year. He went on to win three more majors in 2012 and 2014, becoming only the third golfer since 1934 to win all four majors by age 25.
**Elusive Green Jacket**: McIlroy's Masters drought has extended to 11 years, with his best finish coming in 2022. He remains one of only three golfers from the modern era (alongside Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan) to have completed a career grand slam without winning The Masters.
**Current Form**: At 33 years old, McIlroy's time at the top is still on his side. His performance in 2022 was arguably the best of his career since 2014, and he has shown signs of improvement in recent seasons.
**The Importance of The Masters**: McIlroy has stated that winning The Masters would be "unthinkable" for him if it didn't happen this year. He remains determined to complete his career grand slam and prove himself as one of the all-time greats in golf.
**The 2011 Masters**: McIlryod had a promising start to his career, winning three majors in just five years. However, at the 2011 Masters, he experienced a meltdown, finishing tied for second after leading by nine strokes with just 18 holes remaining.
**Post-Masters Performance**: Despite his disappointment, McIlroy bounced back with several strong performances, including an eight-shot victory at the US Open that same year. He went on to win three more majors in 2012 and 2014, becoming only the third golfer since 1934 to win all four majors by age 25.
**Elusive Green Jacket**: McIlroy's Masters drought has extended to 11 years, with his best finish coming in 2022. He remains one of only three golfers from the modern era (alongside Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan) to have completed a career grand slam without winning The Masters.
**Current Form**: At 33 years old, McIlroy's time at the top is still on his side. His performance in 2022 was arguably the best of his career since 2014, and he has shown signs of improvement in recent seasons.
**The Importance of The Masters**: McIlroy has stated that winning The Masters would be "unthinkable" for him if it didn't happen this year. He remains determined to complete his career grand slam and prove himself as one of the all-time greats in golf.