The joy of Augusta - and its limits

Graham Daniels  |  Comment
Date posted:  15 Apr 2026
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The joy of Augusta - and its limits

Rory McIlroy (YouTube / screenshot).

Rory McIlroy’s latest Masters victory is, by any standard, a remarkable achievement.

To defend a Green Jacket at Augusta places him in rare company, and to do so amid pressure, inconsistency, and fierce competition only heightens the accomplishment.

It is right to enjoy such moments. The Christian need not hesitate to recognise excellence in sport as part of God’s common grace – gifts given widely, for the good of all.

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