McIlroy Wins Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy has achieved a career Grand Slam by winning the 2025 Masters, dedicating his victory to his boyhood idol, Tiger Woods, and joining an elite group of golfers who have achieved this feat, including Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player.

McIlroy's win was marked by a tumultuous final round, including two double bogeys, but he showed determination and resilience to win in a sudden-death playoff, capping an 11-year wait for his fifth major title. This is McIlroy's first Masters title and sixth major victory, a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.

McIlroy's career has been marked by huge highs and lows, with displays of brilliance and gut-wrenching heartbreak, including a meltdown at the 2011 Masters and a missed opportunity at the 2018 Masters. However, he showcased his resilience in his maiden major victory at the 2011 US Open and won four majors in three years, including the 2012 US PGA Championship and the 2014 Open Championship.

The Masters Tournament's sudden death playoff format added an extra layer of excitement to McIlroy's win, with players tied after 72 holes competing in a playoff on the par-4 18th hole, then the par-4 10th if necessary, until one player scores lower. This format differs from other majors, with the U.S. Open using a two-hole aggregate playoff and the PGA Championship using a three-hole aggregate.

McIlroy's victory is a culmination of his perseverance and patience, and he credited Woods as a source of inspiration, saying watching him win his first Masters title in 1997 inspired him to emulate his idol. With this win, McIlroy has cemented his place among the golfing greats, and his name will be etched in history as one of the few golfers to achieve the career Grand Slam.