{"id":48113,"date":"2026-06-15T16:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=48113"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T11:08:02","slug":"rory-mcilroy-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy Documentary: The Masters Wait on Prime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not many sport stars have undergone a longer and more tumultuous journey of sport history than Rory McIlroy. Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait is a 81-minute feature film directing Drea Cooper and released on Prime Video on April 24, 2026 to have finally provided golf fans with the Rory McIlroy documentary they have been waiting. The movie traces the 14-year journey of McIlroy in hopes of securing the Masters Tournament, and accomplishing the elusive Career Grand Slam of golf, a goal established by few players in the sport of golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of dwelling on the trophies and statistics, the documentary captures the stress, failures, inner finds and psychological fight that went into making one of the most familiar stars of golf. To golf fans, it presents a view of the story of McIlroy of heartbreak through redemption as one of the most detailed that have ever been witnessed.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#What_Is_Rory_McIlroy_The_Masters_Wait_About\" >What Is Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait About?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Why_the_2011_Masters_Collapse_Remains_a_Central_Part_of_the_Story\" >Why the 2011 Masters Collapse Remains a Central Part of the Story?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Key_Details_from_the_2011_Masters\" >Key Details from the 2011 Masters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#How_the_Documentary_Explores_Rory_McIlroys_Mental_Struggles\" >How the Documentary Explores Rory McIlroy&#8217;s Mental Struggles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#The_Role_of_Rory_McIlroys_Family_in_His_Success\" >The Role of Rory McIlroy&#8217;s Family in His Success<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Family_Contributions_Highlighted_in_the_Film\" >Family Contributions Highlighted in the Film<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Why_Rory_McIlroys_2025_Masters_Victory_Changed_His_Legacy\" >Why Rory McIlroy&#8217;s 2025 Masters Victory Changed His Legacy?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Career_Grand_Slam_Achievement\" >Career Grand Slam Achievement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Is_Rory_McIlroy_The_Masters_Wait_Worth_Watching\" >Is Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait Worth Watching?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Reasons_Golf_Fans_Will_Enjoy_the_Documentary\" >Reasons Golf Fans Will Enjoy the Documentary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rory-mcilroy-documentary\/#Final_Verdict_on_the_Rory_McIlroy_Documentary\" >Final Verdict on the Rory McIlroy Documentary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Facts_About_Rory_McIlroy_Documentary_The_Masters_Wait\"><\/span><b>Quick Facts About Rory McIlroy Documentary: The Masters Wait<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To have the bare necessities before viewing, here is a brief synopsis.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentary Title<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drea Cooper<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runtime<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">81 Minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streaming Platform<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prime Video<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main Subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory McIlroy&#8217;s pursuit of the Masters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus Period<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2011\u20132025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Featured Individuals<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory McIlroy, Gerry McIlroy, Rosie McIlroy, Michael Bannon, Brad Faxon, Jack Nicklaus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main Theme<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completing the Career Grand Slam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film is a blend of historical footage, personal interviews, some highlights of the tournament, and behind-the-scenes footage never before seen by many golf enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Rory_McIlroy_The_Masters_Wait_About\"><\/span><b>What Is Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait About?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This documentary narrates the journey of Rory McIlroy to win the last major that has been absent in his record: Masters Tournament in Augusta National.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over ten years, McIlroy went to Augusta with gigantic expectations. The Masters was the only thing lacking to place the golfer in the prestigious club after winning the U.S. open, PGA championship, and the Open championship at the beginning of his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The young years when he became a superstar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The disastrous Masters lost of 2011.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeating close calls at Augusta.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure of the expectation of the people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental and emotional issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His future victory, 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than a mere story of triumph, the documentary illustrates how challenging it can be to be an elite in a sport and deal with years of disappointment while still keeping up at the highest level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_2011_Masters_Collapse_Remains_a_Central_Part_of_the_Story\"><\/span><b>Why the 2011 Masters Collapse Remains a Central Part of the Story?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The revisit of the 2011 Masters made one of the strongest parts of the documentary. With a four-stroke advantage, McIlroy went into the last round and seemed to be a clear winner of his first major title. Nevertheless, 80 and one of the worst collapses of the Masters history occurred as a result of a dire back nine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movie provides a reason as to why that moment was important in his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Details_from_the_2011_Masters\"><\/span><b>Key Details from the 2011 Masters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Result<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position After 54 Holes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1st<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead Entering Final Round<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 Shots<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Round Score<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Finish<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age at the Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The documentary contains the comments of McIlroy himself, as well as the words of his coaches, relatives, and golf commentators who have seen what is going on. Their worldviews show how an individual tournament can impact the history of his career decades later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Documentary_Explores_Rory_McIlroys_Mental_Struggles\"><\/span><b>How the Documentary Explores Rory McIlroy&#8217;s Mental Struggles?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key strengths of Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait is a focus on the psychological aspect of professional golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of sports documentaries are focused on physical talent and success. The issue of confidence, self-belief, expectations, and resilience is extensively discussed in this film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The documentary examines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stress of having to live up to the tag of being deemed the next superstar in golf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media criticism: following large losses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difficulty of going back to the town of Augusta every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing public expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieving success with personal happiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of interviews indicate that in many cases, McIlroy was the worst opponent of all and that was a burden of expectation, which accompanied him at the beginning of each April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These sections are informative to all golfers regardless of their expertise within the field in relation to their psycho-emotional requirements of high performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_Rory_McIlroys_Family_in_His_Success\"><\/span><b>The Role of Rory McIlroy&#8217;s Family in His Success<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory has the participation of his parents, Gerry and Rosie McIlroy in the documentary, which is one of the most emotional parts. The movie goes back to the sacrifices they had to make in case he became a successful golfer. Rory had both parents attending to several jobs long before sponsorships and major championships in the effort to assist in his development. Their interviews offer background of which most casual fans are not aware.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Contributions_Highlighted_in_the_Film\"><\/span><b>Family Contributions Highlighted in the Film<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacrifices to finance junior golf in the case of Rory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tournament travel arrangements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the group, encouragement of emotional recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direction in times of high media coverage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support throughout the Masters journey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such instances make the documentary human and, therefore, relatable even to the audience who do not necessarily consider golf personal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Rory_McIlroys_2025_Masters_Victory_Changed_His_Legacy\"><\/span><b>Why Rory McIlroy&#8217;s 2025 Masters Victory Changed His Legacy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Rory-McIlroys-2025-Masters-Victory-Changed-His-Legacy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Rory-McIlroys-2025-Masters-Victory-Changed-His-Legacy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Rory-McIlroys-2025-Masters-Victory-Changed-His-Legacy-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Rory-McIlroys-2025-Masters-Victory-Changed-His-Legacy-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-Rory-McIlroys-2025-Masters-Victory-Changed-His-Legacy-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The documentary is constructed towards the dramatic culmination of the 2025 Masters tournament. Through his victory at the Augusta National, McIlroy was able to complete the Career Grand Slam. This made him one of the elite in the history of golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Grand_Slam_Achievement\"><\/span><b>Career Grand Slam Achievement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Major Championship<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Status<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Open<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Won<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGA Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Won<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Championship<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Won<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masters Tournament<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Won (2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The victory is not just another great title but the result of long years of struggle, frustration and a will to achieve what was unattainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historians of golf have called the Career Grand Slam one of the greatest achievements in golf history as it takes major four championships that are wildly different, with each meeting different circumstances. The movie manages to elaborate the reason as to why the accomplishment has so much historical value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Rory_McIlroy_The_Masters_Wait_Worth_Watching\"><\/span><b>Is Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait Worth Watching?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Among golf fans, it is one of the most intriguing sport documentaries that have been published recently. The movie is a success as it does not focus solely on the highlights and scorecards of the tournaments. It prioritizes emotional truth of pursuing greatness throughout years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Golf_Fans_Will_Enjoy_the_Documentary\"><\/span><b>Reasons Golf Fans Will Enjoy the Documentary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rare behind-the-scenes access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Querulous interviews with McIlroy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not expressed family views.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive history of Augusta National.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good narrative and editing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding at an elite level in sports.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the viewers who might already be aware of the ending can enjoy the tension produced after going through the defining moments of the career of McIlroy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Verdict_on_the_Rory_McIlroy_Documentary\"><\/span><b>Final Verdict on the Rory McIlroy Documentary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait is not a film on how to win a golf tournament. It is a tale of determination, endurance and how to continue to chase something even after being hit down a few times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To anyone seeking a Rory McIlroy documentary, the movie provides an in depth view of both the good and bad times of one of the most feted careers in golf. It can be seen as the fusion of personal interviews, family tales, historical backgrounds, and the play of Augusta National to focus on why the Masters triumph of McIlroy was one of the highlights of the modern golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter whether you are a lifelong golf enthusiast or just simply watch sports documentaries well done, Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait is an insightful and touching piece on the path that finally led to the completion of one of the greatest career in golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read About: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/rickie-fowler-sponsors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Rickie Fowler Sponsors 2026: Why These Global Brands Still Trust Him?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not many sport stars have undergone a longer and more tumultuous journey of sport history than Rory McIlroy. 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