Horrible ANGC Weather to Give Rory McIlroy a Rare Win Amid Masters Anxiety; Here’s Why

The trio of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Xander Schauffele was not one of the “featured groups” for the opening round coverage, an unexpected decision made by the tournament administrators. Golf enthusiasts were furious about this decision since they thought this group was the most competitive and interesting pairing available. But that is changing now!

Weather-related delays have caused the first round of the Masters Tournament to be postponed, causing significant disruptions. Due to the possibility of thunderstorms and storms, patrons were also not allowed to enter Augusta National, but now the gates will open at 9:30 a.m. The tournament was originally set to begin on Thursday morning but now won’t start until later in the day at 10:30 am, after a 2.5-hour delay.

The unanticipated rain delay at Augusta National has unintentionally benefited the group featuring McIlroy, Scheffler, and Schauffele. As a result, the aforementioned group will now be part of the main coverage, and it has gotten fans excited. The coverage snub might have disheartened the golfers, as their fans must be looking forward to seeing them tee it off at the golf course’s grandest stage.

How the weather will turn out in the coming rounds remains to be seen! But as of now, it is anticipated that the first round will get stretched to Friday, and a few golfers will be completing their opening round on day 2. For McIlroy, this year’s Masters is a big one, as he is looking forward to completing his career’s grand slam and grabbing a major win after 10 years!

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The Northern Irishman started the year off strong with a win at the Dubai Desert Classic, but soon fell out of form. He now seems to have come back into form with a solo third-place finish at the Valero Texas Open. The weather delay could give him the chance to find his rhythm and may boost his morale as well because of the TV coverage.

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To up his winning chances, the golfer even missed the Par-3 contest, played in the event a week before the Masters, and even distanced himself from the politics of the golf world. This goes to show that he is going head-first in the tournament and wants to win it! After all, he has waited 10 years for it! Having been in the top two at Augusta National just two years prior, he knows how it feels to come so close and still not win the Green Jacket.

The unexpected weather delay at the 2024 Masters could unintentionally work in favor of Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Scottie Scheffler, enabling them to display their skills on the main broadcast and potentially emerge as the champions in golf’s most prestigious tournament.

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