McIlroy Clinches Golf Grand Slam with Long-Coveted Masters Win
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters at Augusta National, earning the prestigious Green Jacket and completing the career Grand Slam. With this victory, he became only the sixth golfer in history to win all four major championships. The win came after a tense playoff on the 18th hole where McIlroy capitalized on Justin Rose missing a 15-foot putt, converting his own 4-foot putt to seal the victory.
In the final round, Bryson DeChambeau initially led but faltered, and by the 10th green McIlroy had effectively secured his triumph. The round featured moments of difficulty, including a bogey at the 1st hole, a missed opportunity on the 2nd, and a challenging water-into-the-pond chip at the 13th. However, McIlroy showed resilience with late heroics at the 15th and 17th holes that forced the playoff.
McIlroy's celebration was profoundly emotional, marked by tears and a head-in-hands moment after confirming his win. The account is a first-person reflection by Ewan Murray, who has covered McIlroy since the 2007 Open Championship. Murray notes that this Masters victory may be unmatched in significance for McIlroy and anticipates that he will secure even more major titles in the future.
