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Masters Viewership On Upswing With 33% Growth For Final Round As Rory McIlroy Seals Career Grand Slam


Rory McIlroy sealed his first Masters win in the most-watched final round in seven years

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the first hole during the final round of the 2025 Masters TournamentMichael Reaves/Getty Images A sizable audience tuned in to watch as Rory McIlroy captured his first green jacket during the final round of the Masters tournament on Sunday. Last year’s final round drew 9.59M, down 20% year-over-year, though it’s worth noting that it aired on Easter Sunday, which certainly contributed to that number. Slowly but surely, the Masters appear to be clawing their way back to the viewership of a decade ago, when 14M watched Jordan Spieth’s win.

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