2 Stats that Show McIlroy Can Not Win The Masters
Rory McIlroy is once again trying to complete the career grand slam. However there are 2 stats that show McIlroy can not win The Masters. 2024 will mark the 10th time Rory has shown up at Augusta National looking to complete the career grand slam. If he can slip on a green jacket at some point in his career he will become the 6th player in the history of the game to win all four majors.
The 2 stats that show McIlroy can not win The Masters this year are strokes gained on approach shots and stroked gained around the green. Each of the last 6 winners at Augusta National entered the tournament top-50 on the tour in both of those categories.
The past 6 winners have also placed in the top-15 in 1 of the last 2 majors. Rory placed solo 2nd at the US Open last year. Each of the past 6 winners were ranked inside the top-30 of the Official World Golf Rankings. Rory is 2nd in the world behind Scottie Scheffler. He is also in good form coming off a solo 3rd at the Valero Texas Open behind a solid Sunday 66.
There are 2 stats that show McIlroy can not win at The Masters in 2024.
But once again his game should line up perfectly with what Augusta National asks from tee to green. Rory can drive the ball deep. And at The Masters the fairways are wide and rough is not as penal as other majors. Rory also has a very high ball flight. A skill set that comes in handy with coming into greens with multiple tiers and levels.
The putting is an issue for Rory. As mentioned, the green complexion at Augusta National have multiple levels and greens withing the green. Lag putting has to be on point for whoever slips on the green jacket Sunday evening. This season Rory ranks 79th on tour in stroked gained putting.
There is no doubt that a Rory win at the 2024 Masters would move the needle as much as any other name outside of Tiger Woods winning. But he will have to overcome recent history as 2 stats that show McIlroy can not win The Masters this year.
See How Much Prize Money Top 13 Golfers Won at the 2023 Masters
1. Jon Rahm - $3.24 million
Jon Rahm of Spain celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
-12 65 69 73 69 276 T2. Phil Mickelson - $1.594 million
Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts to his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
-8 71 69 75 65 280 T2. Brooks Koepka - $1.594 million
Brooks Koepka of the United States and his caddie Ricky Elliott look over a shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
-8 65 67 73 75 280 T4. Jordan Spieth - $744,000
Jordan Spieth of the United States looks over a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
-7 69 70 76 66 281 T4. Patrick Reed - $744,000
Patrick Reed of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
-7 71 70 72 68 281 T4. Russell Henley - $744,000
Russell Henley of the United States plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
-7 73 67 71 70 281 T7. Cam Young - $580,500
Cameron Young of the United States reacts to his chip on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
-6 67 72 75 68 282 T7. Viktor Hovland - $580,500
Viktor Hovland of Norway reacts to his putt on the 18th green during the continuation of the weather delayed third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
-6 65 73 70 74 282 9. Sahith Theegala - $522,000
Sahith Theegala of the United States reacts to his putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
-5 73 70 73 67 283 T10. Scottie Scheffler - $432,000
Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
-4 68 75 71 70 284 T10. Matthew Fitzpatrick - $432,000
Matthew Fitzpatrick of England reacts on the second green during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
-4 70 72 72 70 284 T10. Xander Schauffele - $432,000
Xander Schauffele of the United States walks to the eighth green during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
-4 68 74 71 71 284 T10. Collin Morikawa - $432,000
Collin Morikawa of the United States plays a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
-4 69 69 74 72 284
