Rory McIlroy Avoids Disaster, Finds Green from Woods at Final Round of Masters

Rory McIlroy has gotten off to a slow start to the final round of the 2016 Masters as he chases his first green jacket, but if not for this great shot, he could be facing a bigger deficit.

The 26-year-old found himself facing a potential disastrous situation on No. 4 after going even par through the first three holes of the round. From the woods, he managed to hit a beautiful approach shot and put the ball near the cup.

Let's let the pictures tell the story:

AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Jae C. Hong/Associated Press

Jae C. Hong/Associated Press

McIlroy only recorded a bogey, but it could have been much worse.

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