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Rory McIlroy Had Priceless Reaction to Incredible Escape Shot at Masters

Great shot, better reaction.
Michael Kadlick|
Rory couldn't believe it.
Rory couldn't believe it. | Screenshot via @GolfonCBS.

Holding onto a three-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau during the final round at the Masters on Sunday, Rory McIlroy found himself just off the fairway on the seventh hole following a drive into the left rough.

Despite being behind some trees, the 35-year-old didn't panic. Instead? He went straight through the trees with his approach shot and came just inches away from the hole, before setting himself up with a birdie putt from less than eight feet.

The incredible shot came with a priceless reaction from the Irishman. Here's a look:

What a moment.

Though he left his putt short, McIlroy parred the hole and held onto a three-stroke lead—and continues to do so through the final round's first eight holes.

After opening his round with a double bogey on the first hole, McIlroy seems to have things dialed in as he looks to complete golf's career Grand Slam with a victory at Augusta.

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Mike Kadlick
MICHAEL KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is a senior NFL news writer for Sports Illustrated. He’s also a New England Patriots reporter for CLNS Media, where he hosts the Patriots Daily podcast and covers the beat from Gillette Stadium. Before joining SI, Kadlick worked at WEEI sports radio in Boston. He holds a master’s degree in public relations from Boston University. When Kadlick’s not covering football, he can be found running, spending time with his wife and dog, and enjoying all things pizza.

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