Since his epic back-nine collapse in 2011 that torpedoed what would have been a wire-to-wire victory, McIlroy hasn’t given himself many chances at the Masters.
This flop from Mickelson from a sandy area has the potential to go down as an all-time shot in his legendary career. And combined with CBS’ Verne Lundquist on the call, it’s already an instant classic.
Nicklaus, who had been fishing in the Bahamas, got to shore in time to see Tiger win his 15th Major, re-igniting his quest to equal or surpass Nicklaus’ 18 Majors.