Rory McIlroy's wait for a career Grand Slam ended dramatically at the Masters. Despite a shaky start and finish, he triumphed over Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff. McIlroy's performance, combining skill and pressure management, earned him a place in golfing history alongside legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. The playoff highlight was a tense moment where both golfers excelled but ultimately, McIlroy succeeded, marking a personal closure after past misses, including a critical 5-footer he had previously failed to sink.
McIlroy's long, painful wait for the career Grand Slam is finally over, overcoming a shaky start and a perilous finish to claim victory.
He joins Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to capture the four major championships.
After missing a 5-footer on the 72nd hole, McIlroy redeemed himself in the playoff, throwing his putter into the air in relief.
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