Rory McIlroy Finally Wins The Masters and Completes Career Grand Slam
It finally happened—Rory McIlroy has won The Masters.
For years, McIlroy's pursuit of the Green Jacket has been one of the most compelling stories in golf. And now, in 2025, the story has reached its long-awaited climax. Rory clinched the one major title that had eluded him for over a decade, securing his place among the golf legends with a dramatic win at Augusta National.
This year’s tournament was one for the ages. McIlroy, already a four-time major champion before this week, walked into Augusta with the weight of history on his shoulders. After several close calls in past Masters tournaments, 2025 became the year everything clicked. Facing fierce competition and high expectations, he held his composure and delivered one of the most memorable final rounds in recent memory.
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He battled Justin Rose all the way to the 18th hole, and when the two finished tied at 11-under, it came down to a playoff. With the pressure on, McIlroy delivered a brilliant birdie to seal the deal. The crowd erupted. The long chase was over. He had done it. The Grand Slam was his.
With this win, McIlroy not only secured a lifetime exemption to compete at The Masters going forward, but he also took home a $4.2 million prize—his share of the 2025 tournament's record-breaking purse. That payout is the largest in Masters history, a sign of how the tournament continues to grow in prestige and reward.
It’s also worth noting the history behind this tournament. Since Horton Smith won the inaugural Masters in 1934 with a four-under-par score, legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Arnold Palmer have all left their mark on Augusta’s storied fairways. Jack still holds the most wins at six, while Tiger follows closely with five. McIlroy’s win doesn’t place him among the highest total winners yet, but completing the career Grand Slam puts him in extremely rare company.
The Green Jacket, once a symbol just out of reach for McIlroy, now belongs to him. His name will forever be etched alongside the greatest in the game. For golf fans and for Rory himself, the 2025 Masters will be remembered as a defining moment—not just of the tournament, but of his incredible career.
And just like that, Rory McIlroy is no longer just a major champion. He’s a Masters winner.
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