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McIlroy Disappoints Again In The Masters

That loud groan you heard yesterday was anyone who had Rory McIlroy (TaylorMade TP5) in their Masters pool.

Once again, he will not be wearing the coveted green jacket.

Except this time he didn't even make the cut.

Don't know what it is with Rory, but he always makes it harder on himself by falling behind and scrambling to make the cut. 

What do they say about the definition of insanity?

I was in a suicide pool and I had McIlroy as my pick.

Am I sour? Uh, yeah.

Given that the Masters is the one tournament McIlroy needs to win to complete his personal Grand Slam, you just wonder if the golfing gods want to make him suffer.

LEFTY MAKES THE CUT: He seems almost like a ghost in the Masters, but three-time winner Phil Mickelson (Chrome Soft X) will be playing in final 36 holes. His reputation has taken a beating by joining LIV, more than any other PGA Tour player who defected. The thing about Mickelson is you can never count him out. Then again, he knows Augusta National like the back of his hand.

HOPING FOR TIGER: Because of the weather delay, Tiger Woods (Bridgestone TOUR B XS) was one of several players who will play on Saturday to complete their second round.

I will be cheering for him, along with anyone who is following the Masters and, certainly, CBS Sports. The one thing you can say about Woods is he has heart. He has proven it time and time again. It’s just amazing seeing him do it time after time.

SCHEFFLER IN TOUGH: Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler (Titleist Pro V1) has made the cut, but it will take an incredible turnaround for him to have any shot at repeating. He will begin the third round at one-under par after carding a three-over par in the second round.

THOMAS AND HIS PINK PANTS: Justin Thomas (Pro V1x) certainly made a fashion statement with his pink pants in the second round. For anyone who followed pro wrestling in the 90s, Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart made pink a manly color as part of their attire.

Thomas sits at two-under with nine holes to play. Will he wear the pink pants tomorrow to complete the round?

FANTASTIC FRED: At one-under par with one hole to play, Fred Couples (Bridgestone TOUR B XS) will be headed for weekend play, at age 63 the oldest in Masters history.

Simply amazing.

Love the fact he still plays with a yellow-colored ball.

 

 
Perry Lefko
Perry Lefko
Perry Lefko is an award-winning writer who has published nine books, three of them bestsellers. He has been involved in sports writing for more than 35 years and has interviewed many superstar athletes. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and enjoys watching golf and playing it.

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