Rory McIlroy v. Bryson DeChambeau. What more needs to be said? This could be a duel for the ages.
As Golfweek‘s Adam Schupak tells it:
There’s more than just a green jacket at stake in the final round of the 89th Masters. The future trajectory of men’s professional golf could be on the line as Rory McIlroy, the 54-hole-leader, and Bryson DeChambeau, the reigning U.S. Open champion who trails by two strokes, tee off at 2:30 p.m. ET at Augusta National Golf Club.
The Rory-McIlroy battle royale starts at 2:30 p.m. ET. New in 2025 is an extra hour of live TV coverage on CBS, starting at 2 p.m. ET, meaning fans at home can now see every shot of the final group.
Has Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau ever won the Masters?
Nope. Each player is chasing his first green jacket. McIlroy is playing in his 17th Masters. His best finish is a second place in 2022. He’s made 13 of 16 cuts. DeChambeau is making his ninth Masters start. His best finish was a tie for sixth in 2024.
How many major titles do Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau have?
McIlroy has four majors:
- 2011 U.S. Open
- 2012 PGA Championship
- 2014 Open Championship
- 2014 PGA Championship
DeChambeau has two:
- 2020 U.S. Open
- 2024 U.S. Open
Who is the Sunday final-round betting favorite at the 2025 Masters?
No surprise, but it’s Rory McIlroy at -200. DeChambeau is next at +200. See more betting odds here.