Mike Tindall recently shared a nostalgic post celebrating Rory McIlroy’s remarkable victory at the US Masters. The image, originally posted by rugby star Bryan Habana, dates back to 2019 and captures a memorable encounter involving McIlroy, Tiger Woods, and Tindall himself.
McIlroy secured his place in golfing history on Sunday evening, achieving the elusive career Grand Slam – a feat accomplished by only five other male golfers before him. The 89th Masters at Augusta National witnessed an electrifying final round that kept fans captivated.
Habana’s caption, accompanying the throwback photo, perfectly encapsulated the excitement: “Felt like I was shouting as loud as this on my couch last night!!! Feels apt to dig these out of the archives hey @mike_tindall12 @brianodriscoll @justinmarshallnz9 @tigerwoods !! What a way to keep us on the edge of our seats @rorymcilroy and to make history!”
The photograph originates from “The Challenge: Japan Skins” event in 2019, where Tindall teamed up with Tiger Woods. Brian O’Driscoll was paired with McIlroy for the competition, which pitted four professional golfers against four rugby icons in a skins format.
Here’s a glimpse of what transpired:
- Mike Tindall partnered with Tiger Woods
- Brian O’Driscoll was teamed with Rory McIlroy
- The event featured both golfing stars and celebrated rugby players.
Tindall, known for his own passion for golf and frequently sharing videos of his games, shared the post alongside messages from other participants. Separately, the King and Queen also extended their congratulations to McIlroy via their official Instagram account.
“Congratulations @rorymcilroy on your historic win at @themasters.”
The royal couple had recently returned from a four-day state visit to Italy before witnessing McIlroy’s triumph. Earlier in the weekend, Mike and Zara were present at events during the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix, spending time with cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
