Rory McIlroy discloses ‘ironic’ note from disgraced Masters champion in his locker

The Northern Irishman finally completed the career grand slam at the 11th attempt – banishing demons that have lived with him for 14 years

McIlroy infamously squandered a four-shot lead during the final round of the 2011 Masters, carding a disastrous 80 and ending up in a tie for 15th.

Playing alongside him that day was 2009 champion Cabrera.

The Argentine returned to the Masters this year for the first time since 2019 after serving two-and-a-half years in prison.

And speaking on Sunday night, McIlroy said: “You know, since 2011, I think it’s so ironic, as well. I got to my locker this morning and I opened it up, and there was a note in there from Angel Cabrera, and just wishing me luck.

And Angel Cabrera was the player I played with on the final day in 2011, it was a nice touch and a little bit ironic at the same time.

“It’s been 14 long years, but thankfully I got the job done.”

Cabrera was jailed in 2021 after being found guilty of assault and intimidation against two of his ex-partners.

The 55-year-old’s failure to appear in an Argentinian court triggered an Interpol warrant for his arrest, which eventually happened