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2025 Year in Review: The Best and Most Remarkable Golf Shots

2025 Year in Review: The Best and Most Remarkable Golf Shots
Rory McIlroy showcased some of 2025’s best shots. We look back at the greatest highlight shots in the year in review (Photo: Getty)

The 2025 season concludes. We look back at the biggest highlight shots and unique moments of the year – the year in review.

As the 2025 season comes to an end, it’s time to reflect. From the European Team’s Ryder Cup success, Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam accomplishment, to many other highlights, there is much to remember. Rarely do we focus on the individual shots that led to these triumphs, even though the shots are often as spectacular as the victories themselves. This year again brought legendary shots that players and fans will remember for a long time.

Rory McIlroy’s No. 15 at the Masters

Perhaps the most legendary shot of the year came at the Masters’ 15th hole. Rory McIlroy was tied with Justin Rose and Ludvig Aberg after 14 holes. His tee shot drifted left, leaving a tree between him and the green for his second shot on this par-5 hole. While most players would have played it safe to secure par, McIlroy took a full-risk shot, hitting a huge draw toward the green, landing the ball just next to the pin. This shot not only demonstrated the Northern Irishman’s skill but also his incredible determination to finally capture the Masters and complete the Career Grand Slam this year.

Patrick Reed Makes History with Albatross at US Open

Oakmont is known as one of the toughest golf courses globally, and the US Open is a tournament where a round under par offers title chances. The fourth hole at this year’s US Open was unbelievable when Patrick Reed hit an albatross. On the 568-meter par-5 hole, Reed used his fairway wood for his second shot and holed out from 261 meters—a feat only the fourth albatross ever in US Open history, and the first ever at Oakmont.