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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the 16th green during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the 16th green during the final round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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