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St. Patrick’s Day Triumph Bodes Irishman Well: Rory Seeks Ultimate Masters Glory

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St. Patrick’s Day Triumph Bodes Irishman Well: Rory Seeks Ultimate Masters Glory
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with the trophy after winning the playoff in the final round of The Players Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on March 17, 2025. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
M. James Ward
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.—How appropriate that Rory McIlroy claimed his second PGA Tour win this season on St. Patrick’s Day. Talk about a perfect alignment between Ireland’s patron saint and its most celebrated golfer.

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M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.