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Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam with Dramatic Masters Victory

McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff at Augusta, securing his first Green Jacket and joining an elite group of golf legends.

McIlroy let all of his pent-up emotions out when he won the Masters and completed the career grand slam.
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McIlroy infamously collapsed in the final round of the 2011 Masters.

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy claimed the 2025 Masters title, defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff to become the sixth golfer in history to achieve the career Grand Slam.
  • The victory came 14 years after McIlroy's infamous 2011 Masters collapse, marking a redemptive and emotional moment in his career.
  • McIlroy’s win included high-pressure shots and setbacks during a nerve-wracking final round, culminating in a decisive birdie putt in the playoff.
  • Golf icons like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus congratulated McIlroy, highlighting the historic significance of his achievement.
  • McIlroy dedicated the win to his family, sharing heartfelt advice with his daughter about perseverance and never giving up on dreams.