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'Nature of what's at stake': McIlroy on why Masters creates turbulence

April 12, 2026 10:23 PM
Rory McIlroy spoke to the media after repeating as champion at Augusta National. He said that the tournament has seen runaway winners over the years, but it always seems to be a very tight finish Sunday given what's at stake.
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