Rory McIlroy: From Heartbreak to Hero - Completes Historic Golf Grand Slam at Masters
Source: news.source.rappler
Rory McIlroy, a 35-year-old from Northern Ireland, achieved golfing immortality by becoming the sixth man and first European to complete the career Grand Slam with a dramatic victory at the Masters. After 11 attempts, McIlroy clinched the title in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose, earning widespread acclaim and tributes from global figures including British royalty and golf legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
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Rory McIlroy won the Masters, completing the career Grand Slam and becoming the first European to do so.
McIlroy's victory came in a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose, marking his 11th attempt at the Masters.
Tributes poured in from global figures, including British royalty and golf legends, celebrating McIlroy's achievement.
McIlroy's path to victory was marked by resilience, having faced multiple close calls and a significant setback at the 2011 Masters.
The victory was described as one of the greatest in golf history, with comparisons to iconic moments and achievements in the sport.
