Rory McIlroy Wins 2025 Masters, Completes Career Grand Slam With Playoff Victory

Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters at Augusta, completing the career Grand Slam.

He triumphed after a rollercoaster final round that included four double bogeys and a dramatic playoff against Justin Rose.

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McIlroy began the day with a two-shot lead but opened with a double bogey.

He bounced back with birdies on holes 3, 4, 9, and 10 to hold a four-shot lead.

A double bogey on 13 and a bogey on 14 put him behind Rose.

The two finished tied at 11 under, forcing a playoff.

McIlroy sank a remarkable birdie putt to claim the title.

McIlroy's victory ended an 11-year major championship drought.

He had previously squandered a four-shot lead in 2011.

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He knelt on the green saying, This kind of moment is worth all the missed opportunities.

The final round was one of the craziest in golf's most prestigious competition.

McIlroy's resilience shone through as he battled back from early setbacks.

The crowd chanted his name as he secured the win.

The final round featured a dramatic swing of fortunes.

McIlroy's double bogey on the first hole reactivated the tournament.

DeChambeau took the lead but his momentum quickly faded.

McIlroy's birdie at 10 put him at -14.

Justin Rose surged back with ten birdies in his round.

McIlroy's missed putt at 18 forced a playoff.

McIlroy sank the winning putt after Rose missed.

McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam.

Only five other men have achieved this.

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The victory ended a decade of near misses and heartbreaks.

McIlroy said he had carried the weight of the Grand Slam for ten years.

Justin Rose finished second for the third time at Augusta.