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Rory McIlroy is heading into the 2025 Masters with unprecedented momentum, and golf personality Paige Spiranac is once again backing him to complete his career Grand Slam.
After years of frustration watching McIlroy fall short in majors, Spiranac had sworn off picking him as her favorite. However, his recent dominant performances have convinced her to change course.
McIlroy's Masters hopes are back
The 34-year-old Irishman captured his second Players Championship title on Sunday, adding to his AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am victory in February.
It marks the first time in his career that McIlroy has won twice before April, setting the stage for what could be his long-awaited breakthrough at Augusta National.
A green jacket is the only major missing from his collection, and after a decade without a major title, McIlroy appears to be in peak form.
Spiranac, who previously expressed frustration with McIlroy's near misses, has now reignited her belief in him. In a recent tweet, she declared, "Rory to win The Masters. I know but really this year is the year it's happening."
Her renewed confidence mirrors the optimism of many golf fans who have watched McIlroy's resurgence in 2025.
His game has been sharp, his mindset focused, and his record speaks for itself: two significant victories, four top-25 finishes, and a level of consistency that has eluded him in recent seasons.
The Masters has been a source of heartbreak for McIlroy in the past, most notably in 2011 when he squandered a four-shot lead in the final round.
Yet, with his recent performances, many believe this year could be different.
His victories at Pebble Beach and The Players showcased his ability to close out tournaments against elite competition, a trait that will be crucial at Augusta.
With just a month to go until the Masters, McIlroy has not confirmed any additional tournament appearances, suggesting he is fully locked in on capturing the elusive green jacket.
If his recent form is any indication, Spiranac, and the rest of the golf world, may finally witness the moment they've been waiting for.