The greatest battles Rory McIlroy has fought over the last 10 years have been with himself. This was never going to end any other way. At times on Sunday, it seemed like the only thing standing between McIlroy and victory was the space between his ears.

Rory McIlroy put on one of the all-time great shot-making displays during the final three rounds of the 2025 Masters. While he putt well and hit some jaw-dropping drives, it was his iron and wedge play that impressed the most on his way to a green jacket.