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AUGUSTA, Ga. — The late-day sun was almost below the horizon, settling behind the pines that line Augusta National’s fifth fairway. Many of the remaining patrons who’d just witnessed history — and there were thousands still wandering the course, smiling in the golden light — gathered to watch Rory McIlroy don a green jacket at last, at long last.
Chants of “RO-RY! RO-RY!” rang out around the putting green where McIlroy stood, flanked by his family, his caddie, 2024 champion Scottie Scheffler, and an array of green jackets. A few patrons waved their caps, Ryder Cup Euro-style; one hoarse guy tried to get a “GRAAAAND … SLAM!