He finished Saturday’s weather-delayed second round at three over par for the tournament, making the Masters cut for a record-tying 23rd straight time. Brooks Koepka led at 12 under.
So personalized that they include the signatures of every player in a Masters Tournament field, the trophies shipped to winners are deeply cherished but barely known.
No amateur golfer has ever won a green jacket, but after two rounds, one is threatening to conquer Augusta National, almost as aggressively as the weather.
McIlroy had five bogeys in the first 11 holes on Friday to finish five over par. His quest for a career Grand Slam will probably have to wait one more year.