Rory McIlroy has finally won The Masters.
The Grand Slam is complete, the vibes were off the charts, and the DansGolfWorld crew — now partnered with Sports Illustrated — breaks it all down from Augusta.
This is one for the golf history books.
We dive into:
Rory’s iconic final round — what clicked, how it happened, and why this moment matters
The emotion on 18, the roar from the crowd, and the weight lifted from Rory’s shoulders
Dan’s full Augusta breakdown: inside the ropes, on the grounds, merch tent chaos
Our favorite Augusta traditions and underrated moments that never make the broadcast
The Masters merch line, “Stolen Valor,” and some suspect press badge behavior
What it means to go next-level with Sports Illustrated
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📌 Chapters / Timestamps
:00:00 – Rory Wins The Masters + We’re Back From Augusta
01:06 – Official: DansGolfWorld Joins Sports Illustrated 🎉
02:57 – Backstage Augusta Stories Begin
04:17 – Rory’s Final Moments: Media Pen View
07:11 – No Phones, No Jumbotrons: The Wild Finish Explained
09:29 – Watching Rory Win Through Crowd Reactions
12:00 – Rory’s Grand Slam Putt & Emotional Celebration
15:15 – Dan’s Full-Circle Rory Reflections
17:07 – Rory’s Line: “I’m Going to Go Get a Green Jacket”
18:45 – Scottie’s Silence, Rory’s Mental Strategy
22:28 – Rory’s Messy Scorecard & Redemption Arc
25:02 – Rory’s Clutch Shots: Hole-by-Hole Breakdown
26:30 – Press Room Breakdown + Tiger Text?
28:23 – Bryson & Rory: No Words Exchanged?
29:15 – Mental Coaching: Rory’s Final Round Mindset
30:41 – Clarence the Gnome Joins the Show (Gizmo vs. Clarence Begins)
33:08 – Bryson’s Practice Obsession + Backyard Putting
34:52 – Rory’s Ex Posts Petty Comment?!
35:41 – Recapping Our Masters Picks & Fantasy Failures 😂
39:06 – Dan’s Masters Merch Madness (Receipts Reveal 💸)
43:00 – Masters Gifts for the Crew: Hats, Cups, and Undies?
46:25 – Dan’s $3,801 Shopping Total (Casino Math Justification)
50:30 – Pimento Cheese, Bag Tags, and Tournament Gloves
52:03 – Amen Corner Origin Story (SI Connection!)
54:00 – Dan’s Spectator Guide Breakdown + Augusta History
56:06 – Taste of the Masters Unboxing + Gnome Fight Returns
59:51 – Sandwich Reviews Begin: Egg Salad, BBQ, Pimento 🍞
01:06:34 – Mercedes Masters Party Story Begins (2023-2024 Arc)
01:13:24 – The Most VIP Experience Dan’s Ever Had
01:19:57 – Pimento Sandwich = Instant Augusta Flashback
01:24:41 – Mercedes Party Compound = Billionaire Central
01:36:34 – Meeting Ludvig Åberg + VIP Dinner w/ Caitlin Clark
01:44:17 – Dan’s Reflection on Career Full-Circle Moment
01:45:03 – Combo Sandwich Taste Test (9.9 Rating!)
01:48:14 – What The Masters Champion Actually Gets (Full Breakdown)
02:01:24 – Sunday Guest Round Tradition Explained
02:03:05 – RBC Heritage Picks + Jesper Svensson?
02:13:02 – Inside Cobra’s Tour Trailer (Club Nerd Heaven)
02:22:06 – Dan’s New Fitted Wedges & Shaft Changes
02:25:04 – Masters Countdown: 365 Days to Go 😭
02:26:06 – Wrap-Up: Sports Illustrated Era Begins
