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Rory McIlroy Wins 2025 Masters in Playoff, Secures Career Grand Slam

McIlroy overcame dramatic setbacks and an emotional final round to claim his first green jacket and join golf's elite Grand Slam club.

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Rory McIlroy reacts after putting on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Jason Day takes a shot during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Overview

  • Rory McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff at Augusta National to win the 2025 Masters, completing his career Grand Slam.
  • McIlroy became the sixth golfer in history to win all four major championships, joining legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
  • The victory came after a tumultuous final round where McIlroy lost and regained the lead multiple times due to bogeys and double bogeys.
  • McIlroy secured the win with a birdie on the playoff hole, following a missed par putt on the 18th hole in regulation that forced the playoff.
  • This marks McIlroy's first major win since 2014, ending an 11-year drought and solidifying his status as one of golf's all-time greats.