Rory McIlroy's "mulligan" on Augusta National's 18th hole in the Masters playoff played out almost exactly how the data says it should. But that doesn't mean it was easy.

It had been a challenging stretch for Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll as their relationship status played out in front of the public eye. News broke in May 2024, that the couple were filing for divorce.

Rory McIlroy's parents, Gerry and Rosie, were not at the Masters but celebrated his win from their new home in Ireland. They were moving during the tournament, which provided a welcome distraction from the pressure of watching their son compete. Rory McIlroy flew to Belfast last Friday to celebrate his Masters victory with his parents.