Rory McIlroy is 1 big Masters day away from tying Jack Nicklaus in 1 key stat

Rory McIlroy is 1 big Masters day away from tying Jack Nicklaus in 1 key stat

It seems hard to believe given that Rory McIlroy just won his first green jacket at the Masters last year, or maybe it's hard to believe McIlroy is 36 years old (that's just for me, I feel old).

But the golfer has been around a LONG time and has had a ton of success at Augusta even though the green jacket eluded him for so long. Which brings us to a fun stat that's very much in play for this weekend at the 2026 edition of the Masters: With one more round of 67 or below, he'll tie Jack Nicklaus for most rounds at or below that number (who's No. 1? Take a wild guess. Yep, Tiger Woods).

Those 42 rounds of 67 or below is also held by Phil Mickelson, who isn't there this year.

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy stands with his daughter Poppy McIlroy on the on the eighth green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Shane Lowrys two children, Iris and Ivy, stand with Rory McIlroy child, Poppy, and Tommy Fleetwoods son, Franklin, during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy hands his daughter, Poppy, a club on no. 1 during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll look on during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy’s daughter, Poppy, plays on the no. 4 green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy’s daughter, Poppy, hides her face as she laughs during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

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Great Par 3 Contest photos of Rory McIlroy and family

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy stands with his daughter Poppy McIlroy on the on the eighth green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Great Par 3 Contest photos of Rory McIlroy and family

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy stands with his daughter Poppy McIlroy on the on the eighth green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Great Par 3 Contest photos of Rory McIlroy and family

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Shane Lowrys two children, Iris and Ivy, stand with Rory McIlroy child, Poppy, and Tommy Fleetwoods son, Franklin, during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

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Great Par 3 Contest photos of Rory McIlroy and family

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy hands his daughter, Poppy, a club on no. 1 during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

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Great Par 3 Contest photos of Rory McIlroy and family

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll look on during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-Imagn Images

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Great Par 3 Contest photos of Rory McIlroy and family

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy’s daughter, Poppy, plays on the no. 4 green during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

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Great Par 3 Contest photos of Rory McIlroy and family

Apr 9, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy’s daughter, Poppy, hides her face as she laughs during the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Pretty incredible all around.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Rory McIlroy could tie Jack Nicklaus in Masters stat