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McIlroy’s Masters Repeat Fuels Bold Forecasts, Faldo’s Defense and a $1.9 Million Tax Hit

The win has revived debate over his ceiling at Augusta.

Overview

  • McIlroy’s 12-under win on Sunday over Scottie Scheffler made him the fourth player to defend the Masters.
  • Padraig Harrington said McIlroy could win as many as 10 Masters, citing sharper putting and a game built to last.
  • Sir Nick Faldo told critics to drop the talk about McIlroy staying quiet with Cameron Young, calling silent final rounds routine.
  • An AskGamblers estimate says U.S. federal withholding and Georgia taxes will take about $1.9 million from his $4.5 million prize, based on 37% federal and 4.99% state rates.
  • YouTuber-coach Rick Shiels predicted McIlroy could climb to third on the all-time majors list within a decade, after reaching six.