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Rory McIlroy Secures First Masters Title in Dramatic Playoff

McIlroy credits childhood friend and caddie Harry Diamond for pivotal role in career-defining victory at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, left, is embraced by caddie Harry Diamond after winning in a playoff against Justin Rose, of England, after the final round the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters in a playoff against Justin Rose, completing his career Grand Slam and ending an 11-year major championship drought.
  • The playoff victory followed a missed par putt on the 72nd green, with McIlroy regrouping after encouragement from his caddie, Harry Diamond.
  • Diamond, McIlroy’s caddie since 2017 and a lifelong friend, played a crucial role in helping McIlroy refocus during the high-pressure moment.
  • The victory silenced years of criticism directed at the McIlroy-Diamond partnership, which had faced scrutiny for their inability to win a major together until now.
  • McIlroy described the win as a shared triumph with Diamond, emphasizing their deep bond that began in childhood at Holywood Golf Club in Northern Ireland.