McIlroy’s Bold No. 12 Gamble Seals Masters Title
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Rory McIlroy attacked Augusta’s iconic 12th hole with a wind-affected three-quarter swing that drifted right into the heart of the green, setting up a birdie to seize the lead and ultimately win the Masters at 12-under in a dramatic, back-to-back title run—the shot framed as an aggressive risk that paid off when it mattered most.
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