316: Rory Repeats! Breaking Down a Wild Sunday at the Masters
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The episode discusses Rory McIlroy's historic win at the Masters, breaking down key moments and performances from the tournament.
The first major of 2026 is officially in the books, and after a long wait culminating in a 2025 win, Rory McIlroy becomes the first Masters champion to repeat since Tiger Woods. Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme break down the storyline of the day, from Rory's early stumbles and surges by Cam Young, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler, to the crucial shots Rory needed to hit to retake the lead and win his sixth major. Smylie and Charlie discuss Rory's place amongst the greats in the history of golf + bring in Jaxon and Brian to discuss the experience of Masters week for the entire show. Hope you enjoyed all the coverage this week - subscribe for more! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:12 Rory McIlroy Goes Back-to-Back 05:20 Sunday Chaos Unfolds 10:40 Cameron Young Front Nine Turning Point 16:10 Justin Rose In Control Early 21:30 Rory’s Shot of the Day (Hole 12) 27:00 Scottie Scheffler Charges Into Contention 32:40 Scheffler’s Costly Mistakes (13 & 15) 38:20 Closing Stretch Drama (16–18) 44:00 Rory Survives & Wins 49:30 Collin Morikawa Breakdown 54:30 Other Standouts & Takeaways 59:30 Legacy Talk + Final Thoughts #Masters #Augusta #smylieshow #golf #smyliekaufman #pgatour…
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