Masters of Men: Epic Journey from Augusta to Bethesda (Rory McIlroy and Ken Venturi)

In “Masters of Men,” Liam Hayes explores the parallel experiences of Ken Venturi and Rory McIlroy, two of golf’s most naturally talented players from different eras. Both Venturi in 1956 and McIlroy in 2011 entered the final day of the US Masters at Augusta National with a four-shot lead, only to collapse dramatically, each shooting an 80 in their final rounds. Despite these devastating losses, both golfers found redemption by winning the US Open at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda shortly after. Hayes vividly brings their stories together, highlighting their struggles and triumphs on the golf course, separated by over 50 years but united by their extraordinary journeys.