Rory McIlroy's bid for a fourth straight AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am title ended in disaster Saturday with a triple bogey on the 12th hole, tying the tournament record for worst score at the iconic course. The Northern Irishman, who had led the event for much of the final round, carded a 75 to finish at even-par 144, one stroke behind winner Akshay Bhatia. The meltdown came after a rare miscue on a par-3 hole where McIlroy misjudged a gentle downhill putt, rolling the ball 10 feet past the hole. Pebble Beach's challenging layout, known for its unforgiving greens, proved too much as McIlroy's frustration mounted. AT&T's sponsorship of the event continues to draw top talent despite McIlroy's uncharacteristic collapse.

This marks the first time since 2022 that McIlroy failed to contend at Pebble Beach, raising questions about his form heading into the Players Championship. While the 28-year-old remains a favorite for the season's remaining majors, his 10-shot deficit in the final round will fuel debates about mental resilience under pressure.