Rory McIlroy Clinches Golf Grand Slam with Long-Coveted Masters Win
In April 2025 at Augusta, Rory McIlroy won the Masters, completing the career Grand Slam and becoming the sixth player to win all four major golf championships. On the morning of April 14, McIlroy awoke in a rental home in Augusta to find a Green Jacket draped over a chair, a symbol of his victory.
The final round featured an intense duel with Bryson DeChambeau. McIlroy opened the round with a double-bogey on the first hole while DeChambeau briefly took the lead. By the 10th green on Sunday, McIlroy had effectively secured the Masters title as DeChambeau trailed by five strokes and Justin Rose surged to 11-under before fading.
Despite a misplayed chip at the 13th hole that sent his ball into the water, McIlroy regrouped with strong performances at the 15th and 17th holes, forcing a playoff.
In the playoff, McIlroy defeated Justin Rose, who missed a 15-foot putt, while McIlroy converted a 4-foot putt to secure the win.
McIlroy’s emotional reaction, with tears and his head in his hands, underscored the significance of ending an 11-year wait since his last major win in 2014 and achieving the career Grand Slam. Media coverage portrayed the victory as a long-overdue milestone and suggested that McIlroy is likely to win more majors, including additional Masters titles.
