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Rory McIlroy Defends Silent Focus During Masters Victory Over Bryson DeChambeau

McIlroy attributes his lack of interaction with DeChambeau to competitive focus as he secured a career Grand Slam at Augusta.

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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy addressed Bryson DeChambeau's claim of being shunned during the final round of the 2025 Masters, stating his focus was solely on winning.
  • McIlroy emphasized that his silence was a personal mental strategy, not an intentional slight against DeChambeau.
  • The victory at Augusta National marked McIlroy’s completion of the career Grand Slam, a rare achievement in professional golf.
  • DeChambeau had briefly taken the lead multiple times during the final round but ultimately fell behind McIlroy, who secured the Green Jacket.
  • Speculation persists that tensions between PGA Tour loyalist McIlroy and LIV Golf advocate DeChambeau influenced their dynamic, though McIlroy dismissed such claims.