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Rory McIlroy WITB 2025 (11th April, 2025) - What's In The Bag? The Masters 2025 @ Augusta National

This driver is an absolute missile launcher. Rory doesn’t just hit drives—he declares war on fairways. The Qi10 paired with the Ventus Black 6X is all about low spin, big carry, and the kind of sound that makes grown men weep with envy.

April 09, 2025

Who is Rory McIlroy? (And Why The Masters Hates Him)

Rory McIlroy is one of the most talented, charismatic, and brutally relatable golfers on the planet. He’s got four major championships, a swing smoother than jazz, and a bank account that makes oil barons blush. But ask Rory about one tournament—just one—and suddenly it’s like asking your mate about his ex. That tournament? The Masters.

Let’s rewind. Rory burst onto the pro scene like a curly-haired comet from Northern Ireland. He was the chosen one. The future. The messiah with a driver. By 25, he’d already won the U.S. Open, The Open, and two PGAs. The career grand slam was just a matter of time. Augusta? That was the last Infinity Stone.

But The Masters has been Rory’s personal Groundhog Day. Who could forget 2011? Heading into Sunday with the lead, looking like a green jacket was already on layaway—and then a back-nine meltdown that made even casual fans start stress-eating pimento cheese. Since then, he’s flirted with the leaderboard, dropped epic runs late in the weekend, and even shot final-round 64s—but still no cigar. Augusta remains the one puzzle he can’t quite solve.

And it’s not like he’s forgotten how to play. Rory still hits moonballs off the tee, flushes irons like he’s got a cheat code, and has even embraced putting with something resembling commitment. But at Augusta, the golf gods seem to say, “Not today, pal.”

Still, Rory’s journey makes him lovable. He’s brutally honest, self-deprecating, and always chasing greatness. He wants it badly. We want it for him. And maybe—just maybe—2025 is the year the golf universe finally lets Rory and Augusta have their moment. Because if there’s one storyline golf fans would sacrifice their Sunday roast to see, it’s Rory slipping on that green jacket with a look that says, “FINALLY.”

Rory McIlroy’s Golf Bag & Equipment (a.k.a. the Arsenal of a Golfing God)

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 9° – Fujikura Ventus Black 6X shaft
This driver is an absolute missile launcher. Rory doesn’t just hit drives—he declares war on fairways. The Qi10 paired with the Ventus Black 6X is all about low spin, big carry, and the kind of sound that makes grown men weep with envy.

3 Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 15° – Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft
A rocket launcher disguised as a fairway finder. Perfect for tight Augusta tee shots or when Rory decides to go full send on a par 5.

5 Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 18° – Fujikura Ventus Black 9X shaft
The secret weapon. When irons feel too soft and 3 wood feels like overkill, this baby steps in to do the job. And boy, does it do it in style.

Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4), TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9) – True Temper Project X 7.0 shafts
These aren’t just irons—they’re precision tools forged for shot-making sorcery. The Rors Protos are like a love letter to his swing, and paired with those Tour-stiff 7.0 shafts? It’s paintbrush-meets-sledgehammer.

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 46° (09SB), 50° (09SB), 54° (11SB), 60° (08LB) – True Temper Project X 6.5 shafts
Dialed. In. Rory’s wedge game has come a long way, and these MG4s give him the control and spin needed to stick it tight on Augusta’s terrifying greens.

Putter: Custom torched TaylorMade Spider Tour X3 – SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour grip
The most emotionally charged club in his bag. Some weeks it’s magic. Some weeks it’s a boat anchor. But when it gets hot? Good night.

Ball: 2025 TaylorMade TP5
The TP5 is a rocket that somehow also stops on a dime. A perfect match for a man who can do both.

Grips: Golf Pride MCC grips
Tacky, reliable, and unmistakably Tour. Just like Rory.

Rory McIlroy’s 2025 Masters Outlook: The Slam Quest Continues

It’s that time again. The azaleas are blooming, the air smells like fresh-cut grass and destiny, and every golf fan on earth is wondering: Is this finally Rory’s year at Augusta?

Let’s set the stage. Rory’s form coming into the 2025 Masters has been quietly excellent. He’s logged a win at the Genesis Invitational, a T2 at Bay Hill, and hasn’t missed a cut since the holidays. Statistically, he’s top five in strokes gained off the tee (shocker), and—perhaps more importantly—he’s finally putting like he means it.

The course fits him. It always has. He’s got the length to dominate the par 5s, the high ball flight to hold firm greens, and the experience to know where not to miss. But Augusta isn’t just about tools—it’s about temperament. And Rory’s 2025 mood? Calm, confident, and quietly determined. Like a man who’s done chasing the win and just wants to enjoy the ride. That’s dangerous.

He’s also got a new approach this year: no early-week press circus, no overthinking, just good vibes and good golf. And if his Spider putter keeps behaving, there’s no reason he can’t be in the final group on Sunday.

Of course, he’ll have to outduel a field stacked with Scheffler, Rahm, Spieth, and Ludvig “Swede Lightning” Åberg. But Rory’s ceiling is arguably still the highest of anyone on tour. When he clicks, he makes golf look like a cheat code.

The only question is: can he exorcise those Sunday demons and finally shut the door at Augusta?

If he does, the internet might actually break. Tears will be shed. Memes will be made. A green jacket will finally hang in a Northern Irish closet. And golf fans everywhere will scream in unison: “IT’S ABOUT BLOODY TIME.”

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 “Dot” 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6X shaft

3 Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 15°, Fujikura Ventus Black 8X shaft

5 Wood: TaylorMade Qi10 18°, Fujikura Ventus Black 9X shaft

Irons: TaylorMade Proto (4), TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9), True Temper Project X 7.0 shafts

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 46° (09SB), 50° (09SB), 54° (11SB), 60° (08LB), True Temper Project X 6.5 shafts

Putter: Custom torched TaylorMade Spider Tour X3, SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour grip

Ball: 2025 TaylorMade TP5

Grips: Golf Pride MCC grips

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