The greatest battles Rory McIlroy has fought over the last 10 years have been with himself. This was never going to end any other way. At times on Sunday, it seemed like the only thing standing between McIlroy and victory was the space between his ears.

Explore why Rory McIlroy chose to ignore Bryson DeChambeau at the 2025 Masters and how his psychological strategy led him to victory, breaking a decade-long wait for the coveted green jacket.