There is no sporting event such as the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, and this year’s edition has certainly been up to the media threshing.
For the first time in his illustrious career, Rory McILroy won the green jacket and won his first Masters title, finishing the big career chelem. This feat is placed in a rare company, alongside only five other golfers, and made him the first to achieve it from Tiger Woods.
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McILroy entered on Sunday with a two -stroke advance on Bryson Dechambeau, and many expected the final round to a force of strength between the two stars. However, he ended up being sudden death eliminators between McILroy and Justin Rose, which McILroy won spectacular with a Birdie putt. His raw emotion and his tears of joy and relief created an unforgettable moment for viewers.
In the wake of McILroy’s victory, CBS Sports made a historic announcement on Monday afternoon. The network revealed that the final round of this year’s masters has been the most watched since 2018, with an average of 12.7 million viewers on Sunday. The coverage culminated at 19.5 million viewers between 7:15 p.m. he.
“CBS Sports on Sunday has delivered the last most watched Masters round since 2018, while Rory McILroy won in the playoffs to capture his first green jacket with the Grand Chelem in golf career.” CBS SPORTS PR published.
Golf fans reacted to the big news:
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“I am surprised that this has exceeded the return to glory. But great to obtain this audience,” said The fan said.
“Well -deserved guys!” Another Fan said to CBS.
“Another fan“A solid number for any broadcasting these days, but a little below what I thought after the Sunday drama, even a figure as the NBC women’s female gymnastics team at the Paris Olympic Games competition ahead of Fox’s Michigan-Ohio State football in November; just below Georgia-Texas of ABC in October”
Rory McILroy according to images 2025. © Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
The drama, excitement and emotion on Sunday led to a story book for Rory Mcilroy, which was adopted by his family and friends immediately after winning a tournament he has been pursuing for 17 years. Having spent 11 years pursuing the great career chelem, McILroy is now cemented among the elites in Augusta National.