Back in figures and statements on this extraordinary last lap in Augusta marked by the hair-raising last stand of Rory McIlroy, and of course the coronation of the world number 1 who won at 25 his first major victory, his 4th success in 6 tournaments!
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Between them, the two protagonists of the last round of the Masters Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Smith have won 6 of the 10 tournaments they have played in 2022. 4 have been won by the world number 1 Texan and 2 by the Australian in the cup questionable hair.
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The number of world number 1 to have won the Masters Ian Woosnam in 1991 and Scottie Scheffler in 2022.
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In 2020 Cam Smith became the first player to surrender 4 cards under 70. He finished 2nd in the tournament behind Dustin Johnson. As in 2021, his performance has not been equaled this year either and he remains the only one to have succeeded.
I don’t know if I’ll be playing the PGA Championship at Southern Hills next month, especially on my mind is the 150th anniversary of The Open at St Andrews. My favorite route.
Tiger Woods speaking about the rest of his season.
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like the number of players to have played 30 in the first leg on Sunday in the entire history of the Masters. Min Woo Lee joined this Sunday Greg Norman author of this exploit in 1988 and Phil Mickelson in 2009.
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Scheffler’s first victory is also the third success for his caddy Ted Scott, who helped Bubba Watson win twice in 2012 and 2014.
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The place won by Rory McIlroy. His best result at the Masters in 11 appearances. The Northern Irish signed their best card in Augusta on Sunday. A 64 synonymous with 7th top 10 in his last 9 participations in the Masters. Last year Rory had not crossed the cut.
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The number of strokes difference between the sum of the scores compared to Rory McIlroy’s par in a 1st major round (+35) and the sum of his scores compared to par in the other three rounds (-68).
This is by far my best day in Augusta
Rory McIlroy after his remarkable 64 punctuated by many blows!
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The number of putts Rory McIlroy needed in the final round at Augusta. His 64 is the lowest score in a Masters final round.
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Only one blank bogey card has been returned this week and that is of course the sparkling Northern Ireland on Sunday.
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