Francisco Guido

The "he got an unfair advantage!" folks on this stupid, stupid app who generate so much angst and anger around the idea that Rory is one of the greatest players in history bring me so much delight. Like, please do continue replying to all of us with things like "get off your knees" (and much more vile stuff than that) because I am absolutely going to continue enjoying writing about and covering a once-in-a-generation golfer. Nothing could be more fun than the most dynamic person currently in the sport somehow also being one of the 10 best to ever do it. And so many people (bots, whatever) cannot help themselves but to rage against the joy of these events and the beauty disclosed by his game. Just try and enjoy something wonderful!

Last year it was the ‘illegal driver’ and this year people are mad because the Masters Champ practiced on the course in previous weeks🤣🤣🤣people just can’t accept when rory wins, it’s hilarious

@JonnyRoot_ @garrett_TFE Hey dude! Go do that thing you wanted to achieve your whole life… oh no but don’t practice in order to achieve it it’s unfair to those who don’t practice… oh no don’t go and prepare yourself it’s unfair for those who don’t prepare themselves… my lord

I said it was an unfair advantage after round 2 and reiterated it after he won. Let’s get that straight. There’s no asterisk to his win. He’s an all-time great who’s now in the same sentence as Faldo, Nicklaus and Woods. Never said he cheated. BUT, him having immensely more familiarity with the course because he was allowed to play it exponentially more than any other player the month prior, while skipping three tournaments, is an issue that is worth discussing. He had what I believe to be an unfair advantage.

I mean, above all, if you're a guy who's sad that Rory won (which is fine — we all have players we root against), it's just so pathetic to turn around and cry unfair advantage. Be a grown-up, take the L, and move on to the next major.

“I thought it was the dumbest argument I’ve ever seen in my life.” Kiz weighs in on the Rory practice round debate and gives a behind-the-scenes look at course access leading up to majors. Presented by @Chevrolet

@KVanValkenburg I don’t think Rory bogeys 18 if he really needed par but who knows

@JonnyRoot_ No you don’t guess shit Jon, you should delete your pin post yet you won’t because you don’t really give a fck about news and being real, just making money clicks views and likes, hope you get ur shit together

I guess we’ll have to take Kim’s word for it, though I’m still skeptical EVERY PLAYER would get the same access as Rory McIlroy Here’s the problem though: • Without reform, some players will get more practice & familiarity. I’d argue there should be a set number the month leading up to the tournament, regardless of whether they’re a champion or not • This encourages more players to skip tournaments prior to The Masters, creating a load management-type issue in golf that’ll devalue those tournaments to broadcast partners, patrons, & sponsors. Picking up what I’m putting down?

@humble_slice @thomass51263007 @Outkick @JonnyRoot_ @Mike_kim714 has something different to say… but yeah whatever you say dude

@thomass51263007 @Outkick @JonnyRoot_ Even with that they wouldn't let EVERY qualifier go 3 days/week for the entire month prior.

Did Rory McIlroy bend the rules...or Master them? ⛳️🏆 @JonnyRoot_

@PironPikePuke @JonnyRoot_ Oh no one just wanted this guy Jon to stop rage baiting everyone on another issue, Im sorry if I upset you, good night

@akongames1 @JonnyRoot_ Who mentioned that in this post

Here’s potential #1 overall pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft & unapologetic lesbian, Azzi Fudd talking about getting baptized last week. It really concerns me that she is still reportedly dating Paige Bueckers, & Athletes in Action thought it was appropriate to baptize her… It’s dangerous to give someone hope in their eternal salvation, while they live in open rebellion against Jesus Christ & His Word (The Bible). Romans 1:18-32 & 1 Corinthians 6:9 are clear. Pray for her 🙏🏼

@RonDBelter Actually Ron, I can afford it, it’s just not financially smart to do that. There’s plenty of flights going to Augusta from anywhere else in the US.

If I wanted to match the number of the rounds at Augusta that Rory got, I easily could have done that

@JonnyRoot_ @EWErickson @RonDeSantis And geez great way of leveling the field by penalizing the ones that win! 👏👏👌👌

Erick, wanting more of level playing field under the rules is not socialism… That’s a politically charged way to deflect from my argument. Rory has plenty of money. So much money he can take a private jet a bunch of times to Augusta. Stop acting like it was a humble sacrifice. He also crapped on those tournaments, one of them being a tournament dedicated to a children’s hospital… Every golfer can’t skip three tournaments, fly private a bunch of times to Augusta and always get a tee time the month prior. There are rules in place in every sport and every league to ensure athletes and teams don’t have a major advantage over others. That’s not socialism. That’s fairness.

True. Those qualified for the Masters are able to do practice rounds before the week of the tournament. Rory had a good plan and it worked.

@JonnyRoot_ @EWErickson @RonDeSantis Dude go Watch Michael Kim’s last post, he said he could have played the same practice rounds as Rory if he would have wanted yet he didn’t chose to, so… yeah

@JonnyRoot_ Dude go Watch Michael Kim’s last post, he said he could have played the same practice rounds as Rory if he would have wanted yet he didn’t chose to, so… yeah

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I really hope Azzi Fudd was not baptized without fully committing to Jesus Christ by repenting of her sexual immorality & leaving her lesbian lifestyle behind. As far as I know, Fudd is still unapologetically dating her former teammate Paige Bueckers. 1 Corinthians 6:9

@JonnyRoot_ @PironPikePuke Dude go Watch Michael Kim’s last post, he said he could have played the same practice rounds as Rory if he would have wanted yet he didn’t chose to, so… yeah

@PironPikePuke That was an odd comment

Yes, there’s a number of rounds that ANGC will say no to for me to go by myself and play by myself. That number is prob a little lower for me than a guy like Rory. If you find a member to host you every time, there’s no limit. I had plenty of chances to go to ANGC myself if I wanted to but didn’t go. Better use of my time practicing at home or wherever I am to get my game in better shape for my next tournament. Course knowledge only gets you so far. Plenty of golfers have even more experience at Augusta than Rory like Justin Rose.

@LabsandPlanes @KylePorterNS How with 10 less PGA Tour wins, or with 20 less European Tour wins, or with 2 less FedEx cups, or with 2 less majors? Or with less Ryder cups?

@KylePorterNS Tbf, I think most golf analysts still consider Scheffler a nod above Rory.

What Rory accomplished on Sunday … • 4th back to back Masters winner. • T8 most majors of Masters era. • Undisputed best Euro golfer ever. • Undisputed best player of his generation. Since the Masters started, the list of golfers who have more majors is comically good. Jack Tiger Hogan Watson Arnie Player Snead That’s it.

As far as I could tell, Rory did it all in the run-up to the Masters. He made himself available for documentaries, was at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive Chip and Putt, played with his father at AN, played in the Par Three and did every interview and handled them all with class. And then took us all on another incredible ride and afterwards, gave an emotional and beautiful speech. There is no better stage than Augusta National and there is no better theatre than Rory. I’m not sure golf has ever had a more sustained run of great players winning majors, with the average world rank of the last 56 major winners better than 15th in the world. Looking forward to the rest of the major season.

If Tiger had gone on day trips to practice at Augusta in the lead up to winning back to back Masters, he’d be praised for having the most elite mentality (and rightfully so) Funny how the narrative is different when it’s Rory…

Shane Lowry was one of the first people Rory McIlroy hugged after winning the Masters in 2025 and 2026 ❤️ Their friendship 🥹

Freddie tried to warn us @themasters.