'Never seen that': Golf world erupts over 'crazy' Masters anomaly

The golf world was sent into absolute meltdown during the final round of the Masters on Sunday when Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa both chipped in from the bunker on back-to-back shots on the 18th.

McIlroy, who is missing only a green jacket to complete the career Grand Slam, finished with an incredible flourish.

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The Northern Irishman's bogey-free trip around Augusta National matched the best final round in the history of the Masters and pushed him into second place behind only Scottie Scheffler.

His 8-under 64 included an incredible birdie from the sand on the par-4 18th.

McIlroy sent spectators into absolute raptures as he chipped in from the bunker, throwing his club in the air and celebrating amid wild scenes.

But just a few seconds later fans were left even more amazed with Morikawa followed McIlroy's lead.

The American produced an almost identical chip-in from the sand as the playing partners both finished their rounds on a high.

“To play as well as I did today and then to finish like this, it’s absolutely incredible,” McIlroy said.

“This tournament never ceases to amaze. That’s as happy as I’ve ever been on a golf course right there.”

Tiger Woods completes remarkable return at Masters

Tiger Woods earlier completed his astonishing return to professional golf on Sunday after suffering severe leg injuries in a car accident last year.

The 46-year-old finished with more struggles in the final round, firing a second-straight six-over par 78.

They marked his highest-ever rounds at Augusta National, finishing on 13-over 301 - his highest 72-hole total at the famed course by eight strokes.

The 15-time major champion recorded his worst Masters finish in history, aside from a missed cut as an amateur in his second major.

However the golf legend was just grateful to be back doing what he loves.

The fact Woods was able to even walk the course and play was nothing short of incredible given he was in a car accident 14 months ago and feared his right leg would be amputated.

"Even a month ago, I didn't know if I could pull this off," Woods said.

"I think it's a positive. I've got some work to do. Looking forward to it."

Woods said he was unsure about playing next month’s US PGA Championship at Southern Hills, but confirmed he will play at The Open in July.

“I won’t be playing a full schedule ever again, it’ll be just the big events,” he said.

“I am looking forward to St Andrews. That is something that is near and dear to my heart.

"I’ve won two Opens there, it’s the home of golf, it’s my favourite golf course in the world. I will be there for that one.”

Woods was given a standing ovation by fans as he walked towards the 18th green and had a huge grin on his face as he headed to the clubhouse.

“It was an unbelievable feeling to have the patrons and their support out there," he said.

"I was not exactly playing my best out there and to have the support, I don’t think words can really describe that given where I was and what my prospects were at that time.

“To end up here and play all four rounds, even a month ago I didn’t know if I could pull this off.

“It’s hard. I have those days where I just don’t want to do anything, it just hurts, but I have had a great team around me that are positive, that have motivated me and helped me around."

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