Rory McIlroy clinched his first Masters title overnight, defeating Justin Rose in a dramatic playoff to complete golf’s career Grand Slam. The victory, sealed with a birdie on the 18th, ends an 11-year major drought for the Northern Irishman.
McIlroy held a two-shot lead entering Sunday but stumbled with a double bogey on the first hole. He rallied with birdies on the 15th and 17th, only to bogey the 18th, forcing a playoff. RTÉ reported McIlroy’s relief: “It’s been a long wait, but I’m thrilled to call myself a Masters champion.”
The win marks McIlroy’s fifth major, joining legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as a Grand Slam holder. RTÉ captured the sentiment at his home club in Holywood: “Rory’s made history—pure pride for Ireland.”
Celebrations erupted across Augusta as McIlroy donned the green jacket, a moment he described to RTÉ as “worth every struggle.” His focus now shifts to the PGA Championship, with Ireland cheering its newest golf icon.
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