That’s right, our not-so-hypothetical player is actually Rory McIlroy, whose average proximity from 125 yards in the fairway is just more than 22 feet. More From Golf Digest Rory Watch Rory McIlroy details whirlwind week after Masters win Golf IQ I played Augusta National a day after Rory McIlroy's Masters win—this is the shot people are getting wrong Riding the Rory Roller Coaster Masters 2025: 9 shots that tell the story of Rory McIlroy's historic win at Augusta National As you know by now,

It had been a challenging stretch for Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll as their relationship status played out in front of the public eye. News broke in May 2024, that the couple were filing for divorce.

Rory McIlroy's parents, Gerry and Rosie, were not at the Masters but celebrated his win from their new home in Ireland. They were moving during the tournament, which provided a welcome distraction from the pressure of watching their son compete. Rory McIlroy flew to Belfast last Friday to celebrate his Masters victory with his parents.