While Rory McIlroy was etching his name deeper into Masters lore, becoming only the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets, a different story was unfolding off the course. For many viewers, the broadcast of golf's most prestigious event failed to match the pristine standards of Augusta National itself.

The final round saw World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a tense battle, yet he seemed to vanish from coverage for large stretches. Technical glitches added to the frustration, like a wildly inaccurate shot tracer on Justin Rose's near-ace at the 13th and a camera angle on the 18th green that completely missed McIlroy's crucial bunker shot.

The criticism wasn't limited to fans. PGA Tour pro and broadcaster Kevin Kisner voiced his bewilderment on the Fore Play Podcast. Working a radio broadcast for the first time, Kisner described trying to sync with the CBS television feed as a confusing mess, claiming they were showing footage he knew was minutes old. His verdict was blunt: the coverage was "so bad" he felt compelled to text fellow analyst Colt Knost during the show to complain.

It's a rare misstep for an event known for its flawless presentation, proving that even at The Masters, the battle for clarity and excitement isn't just fought on the fairways.