'I don’t really know what to say' - Rory McIlroy leaves the Masters disappointed, again

The green jacket alludes McIlroy for the 16th time and he is still searching for his first major victory in nearly 10 full years.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the seventh hole during final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rory McIlroy came to Augusta National harboring hopes of finally winning that green jacket he’s long seemed fitted for. He leaves again disappointed for the 16th time and still searching for his first major victory in nearly 10 full years.

McIlroy never really got himself into the mix at the 88th Masters. He finished in the red with a 1-under 71 in the first round despite playing the par-5s in even, but a second-round 77 in the high winds on Friday proved his undoing. Rounds of 71-73 on the weekend left him tied 22nd at 4-over.