The Russian mountain final of Rory McILroy Assembly was the speech of the masters, but the eagle of Patrick Reed on the 17th hole may have been the underestimated moment in decreasing times.
The second blow of Reed rebounded twice and slammed in the hole. The customers of Augusta National applauded, but Reed was standing there and was perplexed because he could not see where the ball landed.
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Patrick Reed famous after an eagle on the 17th hole in the final of the Masters golf tournament on Sunday April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP photo / George Walker IV)
“Did it come in?” he asked his shopping cart.
Once he learned that the blow entered, Reed was smiling. He finished the fourth round with a 69 and was 9 years old for the tournament. He finished in third place and was able to watch McILroy while he faced Justin Rose in a sudden death elimination to win the green jacket.
“Recognizing for a solid finish-3rd place at the Masters 2025,” he wrote in an article on Instagram.
“To my family, my friends and my customers – thank you for always being in my corner. Thank you to Augusta National for unshakable hospitality and for such an incredible week. I am excited for what awaits us this season!
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Patrick Reed hits Fairway on the 15th hole in the Masters golf tournament final on Sunday April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP photo / Ashley Landis)
“And huge congratulations to Rory McILroy for an incredible victory – an unforgettable performance in Augusta.”
The Golf Liv star has historically performed well at the Masters.
He won the green jacket in 2018 and finished in the top 10 in four of the last six masters.
The arrival of Reed means that it will probably be in the PGA championship – the next major on the calendar. His best finish in the major came in 2017, when he finished second. He was tied in the 53rd year last year.
Patrick Reed looks at his start on the fourth hole in the third round at the Masters golf tournament on Saturday April 12, 2025 in Augusta, in Georgia. (AP photo / George Walker IV)
“To do it, it was really cool because you sit there and go, hey, mathematically, I could have a chance,” said Reed via the Liv Golf website. “Whenever you can make an eagle and have equipment here, it’s great. I just like to be able to start a little better and have a chance because my putter was cold.”
