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McIlroy Wins Masters After Controversial Putt Decision

3/27/2026

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During the final round of the 2025 Masters, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau clashed over who should putt first.
Both believed their ball was farther away, and DeChambeau proposed flipping a tee to decide.
Rory McIlroy stood firm and ultimately putted first, making the birdie.
McIlroy won the Masters and DeChambeau finished tied for fifth; the moment is featured in a documentary premiering March 30, 2025 on Prime Video.

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Story summary

During the final round of the 2025 Masters, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau clashed over who should putt first.
Both believed their ball was farther away, and DeChambeau proposed flipping a tee to decide.
Rory McIlroy stood firm and ultimately putted first, making the birdie.
McIlroy won the Masters and DeChambeau finished tied for fifth; the moment is featured in a documentary premiering March 30, 2025 on Prime Video.