Rory McIlroy won The Masters in 2025, completing the career Grand Slam after a dramatic playoff with Justin Rose at Augusta National. He secured his fifth major title with a thrilling finish in April 2025.[1][3][5][10]
Key highlights:
- McIlroy edged Rose in a playoff to break a major drought dating back to 2014 and to finally wear the green jacket.[3][1]
- Rose posted a final-round 66 to force the playoff, while McIlroy birdied the decisive extra hole to seal the victory.[5]
- Leading up to Augusta, McIlroy had been adjusting equipment and balance in his preparation, including changes to his driver loft and overall setup plan.[2]
Context and implications:
- This win puts McIlroy among a small group to complete the career Grand Slam, joining the sport’s elite who have won all four majors.[5]
- The victory was widely covered as a watershed moment, ending a long major drought and affirming McIlroy’s status as one of golf’s all-time greats.[10][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the final round, playoff details, and post-victory quotes from major outlets.
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There were plenty of nerves, but in the end, McIlroy finally won the Masters, got to put on the winner's jacket and completed the career Grand Slam.
www.espn.comRory McIlroy claims play-off victory over Justin Rose to win The Masters and secure his elusive fifth major; McIlroy becomes just the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam after an extraordinary final round at Augusta National
www.skysports.comRory McIlroy beats Justin Rose in play-off to win fifth major and career grand slam at Augusta. Follow updates from Owen Slot, Rick Broadbent and David Walsh
www.thetimes.comRory McIlroy will defend his Masters title at Augusta National next month live on Sky Sports; McIlroy revealed how a conversation with Phil Mickelson 15 years ago helped him find success; the Northern Irishman confirmed his body is feeling good after his little setback
www.skysports.comRory McIlroy will defend his Masters title at Augusta National next month live on Sky Sports; McIlroy revealed how a conversation with Phil Mickelson 15 years ago helped him find success; the Northern Irishman confirmed his body is feeling good after his little setback
www.skysports.comMcIlroy missed a five-foot putt to win the title in regulation but then beat Justin Rose in a play-off to fulfil his lifelong dream
www.independent.co.ukThe Northern Irishman battled past Ryder Cup teammate, Justin Rose to finally seal his first Masters title and become the sixth man to win all four men's Majors
www.golfmonthly.comPGA Tour star Rory McIlroy has revealed that he's tinkered with his driver yet again ahead of his latest attempt at completing the career grand slam.
www.golfmagic.comRory McIlroy turned down the media after his disappointing first round at the Masters 2025 on Thursday.
www.sportskeeda.comWe’ll find out in 32 days if McIlroy’s plan, whatever it ends up being, delivers different results or sees him leave Augusta National still looking for that elusive fifth major.
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