Rory McIlroy Wins 2025 Masters
Completes Career Grand Slam • First Green Jacket • April 10-13, 2025
Tournament Results
Rory McIlroy
Historical Significance
Rory McIlroy finally claimed his first green jacket and became just the sixth player in golf history to complete the Career Grand Slam, joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
After years of near-misses at Augusta National, including four top-10 finishes since 2020, McIlroy delivered when it mattered most. He finished tied with Justin Rose at -11, then won on the first playoff hole to claim the green jacket and achieve what many considered the final missing piece of his legendary career.
This was McIlroy's fifth major championship victory and first since the 2014 PGA Championship, ending an 11-year major drought. At age 35, he proved that patience and persistence pay off at the highest level of golf.
Key Moments
- McIlroy and Justin Rose finished tied at 11-under 277 after 72 holes, forcing a sudden-death playoff
- McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole (18th) after a wedge to 3 feet, ending an 11-year wait for a 5th major
- Became the first Northern Irish player to win the Masters
- Joined the exclusive Career Grand Slam club at Augusta National