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Let's kick off the 2026 Masters talk with… a look back at 2025 (coming soon):

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It's going to be very difficult for the 2026 Masters to match the 2025 edition for storyline. I honestly don't know that anyone else in the field could match the story of Rory finally winning after so many years and the blow ups over the years, not to mention the career slam being completed. No one this year that I can think of is remotely close to that kind of story. Combine that with the attempts at blow ups last year (Double on the 1st, 13, 18 on first try) and the stunningly good shots that he hit in the final round (7, 15, 17, 18 on second try). 

Full gamut: https://www.masters.com/en_US/watch/2025-04-13/17445961638226475/every_single_shot_from_rory_mcilroys_final_round.html

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So what sort of Irish themed meal is Rory going to serve up? We usually try to make something close to it.

Last year was fun. Hopefully we have another dramatic finish.

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1 hour ago, boogielicious said:

So what sort of Irish themed meal is Rory going to serve up?

Domino's. 🙂 

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Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
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5 hours ago, boogielicious said:

So what sort of Irish themed meal is Rory going to serve up? We usually try to make something close to it.

Bangers and mash. In keeping with the golf theme.🫢

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On 3/5/2026 at 6:35 AM, boogielicious said:

So what sort of Irish themed meal is Rory going to serve up? We usually try to make something close to it.

Dublin Coddle (Irish Sausage and Potato Stew is my guess.

I would go with haggis, but that is Scottish.

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That wine list is wild. The d'Yquem is only about $600 a bottle (at a liquor store you're lucky enough to find it in). The rest are 2-3 times that much. 

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