Rory McIlroy's emotional journey during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament is captured in a poignant photo taken on the 18th green. The image showcases McIlroy's raw emotions, reflecting the tension of almost a decade of effort to complete his career Grand Slam. Despite a rocky final round of 73, McIlroy managed to secure victory in a playoff against Bryson DeChambeau, marking a significant achievement in his career after a long period of pressure and expectation.
"What I like about that image up there is that it gives very little away. The shortened depth of field, which swirls the faces of spectators in lovely bokeh, leaves you with the raw emotions of the photo's subject."
"I think I've carried that burden since August 2014; it's very difficult. Today was difficult."
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