McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters after playoff drama
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5 questionsWhat was the exact size of McIlroy's lead before he lost it on the back nine in the 2025 final round?
Did McIlroy's parents' absence in 2025 affect his performance or emotional state?
What specific mental techniques did McIlroy learn from Bob Rotella that contributed to his 2025 win?
How did McIlroy's dip in form after the 2025 Masters manifest in his results at the subsequent majors?
What were the final scores and key moments of the 2026 Masters playoff or final round beyond McIlroy's win?
Size of McIlroy's lead lost on the back nine in the 2025 final roundfactual
McIlroy lost a three-shot lead on the back nine.
According to www.bbc.comMcIlroy lost a four-shot lead on the back nine.
According to www.pgatour.comContext: The discrepancy affects the narrative of how dramatically McIlroy's lead evaporated; a four-shot loss suggests a bigger collapse than a three-shot loss.
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