Rory McIlroy Clinches Golf Grand Slam with Long-Coveted Masters Win
Rory McIlroy won the Masters at Augusta National in April 2025, completing the career Grand Slam and becoming the sixth player to win all four major championships. His victory was marked by an emotional reaction, including tears and head-in-hands moments, underscoring the immense significance of the achievement. The final round was dramatic; McIlroy opened with a double-bogey on the 1st hole but rallied to move to 14 under by the 10th green of the final day. Bryson DeChambeau posed a late challenge and briefly took the lead, finishing five shots behind McIlroy. Other contenders included Justin Rose and Åberg. The tournament culminated in a playoff on the 18th hole, where Rose missed a 15-foot putt and McIlroy secured the win with a 4-foot putt. The victory is framed as the ultimate moment in golf, with the emotional impact said to surpass Tiger Woods’s 2019 Masters win. Looking ahead, there is anticipation that McIlroy may add further Masters and major titles to his distinguished career.
