In Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph, 1 close call told the story

At Augusta National’s 15th, two turtles basked as a tense Masters finale unfolded. Scottie Scheffler’s birdie drew roars, Justin Rose’s last push fell short, and Sam Burns survived a dunked approach. The day belonged to Rory McIlroy’s roller coaster: arriving as a career Grand Slam winner, he built a six-shot Friday lead, surrendered it Saturday, then fought back Sunday with birdies at 7, 8, 12 and 13 to lead by three. After an early three-putt, he stood over a nervy wedge at 15, chasing the freedom of last year’s triumph while feeling the weight of nearly losing it.