Rory McIlroy finally achieved his fifth Major title after nearly 11 years of waiting, winning the Masters by defeating Justin Rose. Overwhelmed with emotion, he recalled his journey, particularly the heartache of 2011 when he lost a four-shot lead. During the victory celebrations, he acknowledged the sacrifices made by his parents to support his golf career. Despite setbacks in the final round, he expressed pride in his resilience. McIlroy’s achievement ends conversations about the Grand Slam burden while highlighting the significance of family support and perseverance in sports.
"It feels incredible," he said in the Butler Cabin after he made a three and a half-footer to beat Justin Rose at the first play-off hole to end his near 11-year wait for his fifth Major win.
"I'm sort of wondering what we're all going to talk about going into next year's Masters but I'm just absolutely honoured and thrilled and I'm just so, so proud to be able to call myself a Masters champion."
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