Masters 2022: Top five shots at Augusta from Rory McIlroy to Scottie Scheffler

Year after year the Masters delivers unrivalled golfing drama and 2022 was no different.

Rory McIlroy celebrates chippig in from the bunker on 18

Tiger Woods was back and Augusta crowned itself a new winner in Scottie Scheffler. The American clinches his first major and cements himself as the dominant force in men’s golf. After his first PGA Tour win on 13 February and victory at Augusta, Scheffler earned his first four wins in the shortest span in the Tour’s history.

A sensational comeback from Rory McIlroy was too little too late, and the Northern Irishman will have to wait another year for his shot at achieving a career grand slam.

Amongst the sporting theatre which unravelled in front of our eyes, was golf of the highest standard. But what were the top five shots at this year’s Masters?

After his playing partner, Cameron Smith, began his final round with birdie-birdie, Scottie Scheffler’s six-shot lead from Saturday afternoon looked a distant memory. Things got worse for the American when his hooked drive off the third tee found its way into the pine straw. What followed was the 25-year-old’s shot of the tournament.

After finding himself short of the green, Scheffler drove his chip shot into the slope and watched his ball skid on to the putting surface. The ball began rolling at the hole with pace, with fears of a long putt to save par coming next. Instead, it hit the flag and dropped into the hole.

Most Masters winners have a decisive moment on Sunday and this was Scheffler’s on his way to winning the coveted Green Jacket at Augusta.

The Tournament leader chips in on No. 3. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ftP97jAvTr

The 18th at August delivers iconic moments year after year and McIlroy’s chip in will be one for the