McIlroy defends Masters as Chamblee praises conduct and a changing major era
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy rallied from a six-shot Saturday slide to defend The Masters by one stroke over Scottie Scheffler, joining a small club of back-to-back winners; Brandel Chamblee praised McIlroy’s conduct and preparation around Augusta, from documentaries to community events and a moving victory speech, while highlighting a broader trend of big-name majors and suggesting the era will stay exciting for golf.
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