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Rory McIlroy Finally Wins The Masters, Claims Career Grand Slam
After years of close calls and crushing setbacks, Rory McIlroy finally wore the green jacket at Augusta National, winning the 2025 Masters in a dramatic playoff that crowned his journey with the final piece of a career Grand Slam.
As he sank the final putt and dropped to his knees, emotions overwhelmed the 35-year-old. Tears in his eyes and his voice trembling, he turned to his team near the clubhouse and simply said:
“I’ve got to go get a green jacket.”
A Dream Over a Decade in the Making
The path to McIlroy’s victory wasn’t smooth. His final round was filled with highs and lows—double bogeys, a lead handed over to Bryson DeChambeau early on, and moments that looked like history might repeat itself.
“There were times I thought, ‘Have I lost it again?’” McIlroy admitted. “But I knew the fight was within me, not against the other players.”
His win came after a playoff against Justin Rose, capping a 19-hole rollercoaster that tested his patience, skill, and mental strength.
The Weight of History
For McIlroy, the Masters has always been personal. He first played Augusta in 2009 and has chased the green jacket ever since. Through heartbreaks, including missed opportunities and haunting losses, the Masters remained his most elusive major.
“This tournament shaped me,” McIlroy said. “I remember watching it as a 7-year-old with my dad. Winning it means everything.”
Now a four-time major winner, McIlroy joins the elite group of golfers—only six in history—who have completed a career Grand Slam.
A New Chapter in Rory’s Legacy
McIlroy’s win comes after a period of personal and professional reflection. Following a disappointing finish at Pinehurst last year, he stepped away from the game to reset mentally. That break led to victories at Pebble Beach and The Players earlier this season.
This Masters title, however, was the ultimate answer to a long-standing question: Could McIlroy win at Augusta?
On Sunday, he proved he could. And not just win—but overcome the very demons that had followed him for over a decade.
A Fit That Didn’t Need to Be Perfect
In a video posted earlier in the day, McIlroy joked about his green jacket size—saying he preferred a fitted European style. But when the moment came and Scottie Scheffler helped him into the 38 regular, none of that mattered.
“It wasn’t the perfect fit,” McIlroy smiled. “But everything else was.”
