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Rory McIlroy Makes History with Career Grand Slam at 2025 Masters

McIlroy’s playoff victory at Augusta secures his first Masters title, completing his career Grand Slam and cementing his legacy in golf.

Apr 13, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler places the green jacket on Rory McIlroy during the green jacket ceremony during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 13, 2025 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy takes the applause of Augusta National members during the green jacket presentation after winning The Masters and completing a career grand slam REUTERS/Mike Blake
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 13, 2025 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket after winning The Masters and completing a career grand slam REUTERS/Mike Blake
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 13, 2025 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy before being presented with the green jacket by Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. after winning The Masters and completing a career grand slam REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy’s win at the 2025 Masters makes him the first European man to achieve the career Grand Slam, joining an elite group of six golfers in history.
  • McIlroy’s deliberate focus strategy, including silence during the final round, was key to his victory over Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff.
  • The triumph ends McIlroy’s 11-year drought in major championships and is being celebrated as a moment of relief and historic significance by peers like Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm.
  • McIlroy’s victory triggered record-breaking bookmaker payouts due to promotional offers tied to his Grand Slam achievement, highlighting the economic impact of his win.
  • Looking ahead, McIlroy is set to defend multiple titles this season while pursuing additional milestones, including potential Olympic gold in 2028.