Rory McIlroy secures career grand slam after dramatic Masters playoff win over Justin Rose
The Northern Irishman had a one-shot lead over Rose heading into the final hole of the final round but a poor putt resulted in a round of 73, forcing sudden death. McIlroy went on to hold his nerve in the playoff, requiring just one hole to secure his fifth major title and a first in nearly 11 years.
Victory helped secure redemption for McIlroy, whose late collapse at Pinehurst No 2 allowed Bryson DeChambeau to win the 2024 US Open.
The world No 2 threw away a four-shot lead at the Masters in 2011 and was also runner-up in 2022. He has had several near-misses in his attempt to win another major, including 21 top-10 finishes since 2015.
He becomes only the sixth man to complete a career grand slam, alongside Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
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