Rory McIlroy’s four-year-old daughter, Poppy, stole the show at Wednesday’s Masters Par-3 contest.
You will be allowed to have low expectations when Poppy step into the ninth green ball and holds the putter in one hand.
When it fell, Laurie was surprised and threw his hand into the air, while Poppy celebrated with a hug from her father.
Poppy McIlroy converts long putts to number 9! #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/6vfkfxm3v7
– Master (@themasters) April 9, 2025
“We’ve been waiting nine months since our last major, so it’s great to finish the preparations on such a fun afternoon,” McIlroy told reporters.
“If you’re not ready by now, you won’t have a chance. Have fun, go home, have dinner, rest and relax on Thursday.”
McIlroy is one of his favourites heading for this year’s Masters and will be the sixth player to complete a career grand slam, starting Thursday and aiming to win a shining green jacket.