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Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler Headline 2025 Masters as Top Contenders

McIlroy seeks a career Grand Slam while Scheffler aims to defend his title and claim a third green jacket at Augusta National.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after a double bogey on the 11th hole during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy enters the 2025 Masters with strong momentum, having won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Players Championship earlier this season.
  • Defending champion Scottie Scheffler looks to become the fourth player in history to win back-to-back Masters titles, following a runner-up finish at the Houston Open.
  • Augusta National has undergone changes due to storm damage, including the loss of trees, adding a new dimension to this year’s competition.
  • McIlroy has historically struggled at Augusta despite seven top-10 finishes, with his best result being a runner-up finish in 2022.
  • While McIlroy and Scheffler dominate the narrative, other contenders such as Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau remain in the mix for the green jacket.