The 2025 season comes to an end. We look back at the biggest highlight shots and unforgettable moments of the year – the annual review.
As the 2025 season wraps up, it’s time to reflect. With Europe’s Ryder Cup victory, Rory McIlroy completing the Grand Slam, and many more highlights, there is plenty to remember. Often, the individual shots leading to these victories are overlooked, but they are as spectacular as the wins themselves. This year again featured legendary shots that players and fans will remember for a long time.
Rory McIlroy’s Masterful Shot on Hole 15 at the Masters
Perhaps the most legendary shot of the year came on hole 15 at the Masters. After 14 holes, Rory McIlroy was tied with Justin Rose and Ludvig Aberg. His tee shot went slightly left, leaving a tree between him and the green for his second shot on the par-5 hole. While most players would have played for safety to secure par, McIlroy went all in with a massive draw toward the green, landing the ball just beside the flag. This shot highlighted not only his skill but also his incredible determination to finally win the Masters and complete his career Grand Slam this year.
Poised to make eagle. Rory McIlroy goes for glory on No. 15. #themasters pic.twitter.com/hAM0zxnkM7
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 13, 2025
Patrick Reed Makes History with Albatross at the US Open
Oakmont is considered one of the toughest golf courses worldwide, and the US Open is a tournament where shooting under par is already a challenge. Patrick Reed’s albatross on the fourth hole at this year’s US Open was incredible. On the 568-meter par-5, he used his fairway wood on his second shot and holed it from 261 meters. It was only the fourth albatross in US Open history and the first ever at Oakmont.
ALBATROSS ALERT. 🚨
The rarest of birds for Patrick Reed on hole No. 4 at Oakmont!
📺 USA Network | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/7di3N2VaLF