Pat McAfee believes Rory McIlroy is a legendary golfer who was overdue for a Masters win and is one of the greatest players of all time.

“But finally his name is etched where it's supposed to be as a grand slam champion. Obviously going to be one of the goats no matter what.”

Darius Butler is impressed by Rory McIlroy's mental toughness throughout the tournament and in securing his victory.

“Then obviously we talked about the miss putt on 18. For him to sit there and wait on the 18th hole for Justin Rose to get there and then have to play it all over and then get it done like that second shot to put it for that tap in. That was incredible. So like the mental toughness”

Rory McIlroy has evolved into a more polarizing but emotionally available athlete who provides a rare sense of openness and authenticity to his fans.

“I think that's very fair. Uh he certainly became more polarizing, but even as all that was happening, he still remained emotionally available in a way that very very few athletes are. You know, Rory lets you into his heart.”

Rory McIlroy has become a testier, more defensive personality as he aged, which is consistent with the behavior of great golfers protecting their business interests.

“would it be fair to say that Rory Mroyy's personality as he's aged got a little testier, a little more defensive, um and it became what great golfers do to protect themselves.”

The Daily Mail published an article about Rory McIlroy's personal life to exploit his name during the Masters for clicks.

“You held on to this story to hurt the man and get as many clicks as you possibly could during Masters week. F you. We know that this is ugly.”