Rory McIlroy Wins Masters, CBS Scores Highest Ratings in Three Years
McIlroy Clinches First Green Jacket in Dramatic Tiebreaker
In a dramatic finish, Rory McIlroy claimed his first green jacket at the Masters, with a thrilling win in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. The day started with an early challenge from Brooks Koepka, but McIlroy battled back, ultimately prevailing in style. “It was a tough day; it was a very intense final round,” said McIlroy (“Rory McIlroy wins his first Masters Tournament in gripping final round with bogey on 18,” 2022).
CBS Scores Highest Ratings Since 2018
Sunday’s final round on CBS averaged an impressive 12.7 million viewers, marking the highest viewership for the Masters since 2018. This represents a significant 33% increase from last year’s viewership, and peaked at 19.5 million viewers during the thrilling finish. The third round on Saturday also saw a 16% increase, attracting 7.6 million viewers (CBS Sports, 2022).
Viewership Comparison: The Past Four Years
- 2022: 12.7 million (Sunday), 7.6 million (Saturday)
- 2021: 9.59 million (Sunday), 6.71 million (Saturday)
- 2020: 13.19 million (Sunday), 9.67 million (Saturday)
- 2019: 13.57 million (Sunday), 9.11 million (Saturday)
McIlroy’s Grand Slam Achievement
With this victory, Rory McIlroy completed his career grand slam, joining an elite group of golfers including Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Ben Hogan. McIlroy’s first Masters title had been a long time coming, but his patience and perseverance finally paid off. “It’s taken a long time to get to this point, and to finally achieve it feels incredible,” McIlroy said (“Rory McIlroy’s incredible final round at the Masters was 20 years in the making,” 2022).
Did You Know?
Did you know that Rory McIlroy’s father, Gerry, was there to witness his son’s victory? Gerry, a former amateur golfer himself, had always dreamed of seeing his son win the Masters.
Pro Tip: What Can We Learn from McIlroy’s Victory?
McIlroy’s ability to stick to his strategy despite challenges from other players serves as an excellent lesson for any golfer. By staying focused on his game plan and bouncing back from mistakes, McIlroy proved that patience and persistence can lead to monumental success.
FAQs
Who did Rory McIlroy defeat in the playoff?
Justin Rose
What was the average viewership for the Sunday final round?
12.7 million
In which year did the Masters have its highest viewership?
2015, with an average of 14 million viewers
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