Rory McIlroy Seizes Masters Victory in Playoff, Achieves Career Grand Slam
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Rory McIlroy clinched the Masters title in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose, completing his career Grand Slam. After a tense final round where McIlroy nearly lost a four-shot lead, he secured the victory with a birdie on the playoff hole at Augusta National Golf Club. This win marks McIlroy's first major championship since 2014, joining an elite group of golfers to have won all four majors.
Key Points
Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament in a playoff against Justin Rose on April 13, 2025.
The victory completed McIlroy's career Grand Slam, making him the sixth golfer to achieve this feat.
McIlroy had not won a major since August 2014, marking a significant achievement after years of close calls.
He nearly lost a four-shot lead during the final round but managed to force and win the playoff with crucial shots on the 15th and 17th holes.
Justin Rose, despite a strong back nine, finished as runner-up, marking his third time in that position at the Masters.
Other notable performances included Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, and Scottie Scheffler, who finished in fifth, third, and fourth places respectively.
