Golf
Rory McIlroy’s 10-word text message that helped inspire historic Masters win
Rory McIlroy texted his psychologist, Dr Bob Rotella, seeking reassurance after his first round at The Masters, having been rocked by two double bogeys in the closing stages
Rory McIlroy needed some reassurance after a shaky ending to his first round at Augusta – and the support he received helped pave the way for his stunning victory. McIlroy achieved his lifetime goal of winning the Masters by beating Justin Rose in a play-off on Sunday, but there had been a lot of work put in prior to that dramatic ending.
