Overview
- A new Prime Video clip released Thursday shows Rory McIlroy describing a dispute on Augusta’s ninth green over whose ball was farther from the hole during the 2025 Masters final round.
- McIlroy says Bryson DeChambeau proposed flipping a tee to decide who putted first, he refused and suggested an official measurement, and DeChambeau then let him go before McIlroy holed his birdie and DeChambeau missed.
- The clip contrasts with DeChambeau’s post‑round remark that McIlroy “didn’t talk to me once all day,” with outlets such as Mirror US emphasizing the frosty dynamic and Bleacher Report spotlighting rules, pressure and rivalry.
- McIlroy went on to beat Justin Rose in a playoff to claim his first green jacket and complete the career Grand Slam, with coverage noting DeChambeau’s LIV status and his 2024 U.S. Open win over McIlroy as context for the tension.
- Golf etiquette says the player farthest from the hole putts first and officials can measure if needed, so a casual tee flip is unusual in a major, which is why the moment now figures into storylines for the 2026 Masters.