Rory McIlroy ends trophy drought in stunning Masters win

14 Apr 2025 • 11:29 AM MYT
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  • Rory McIlroy wins The Masters, completing the career grand slam.
  • McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a dramatic playoff after missing a five-foot putt for the Win in regulation.
  • The victory ends McIlroy's nine-year major drought and makes him the sixth player to achieve the career grand slam.
  • McIlroy overcame a double bogey and a bogey on the back nine to force the playoff.
  • Rose shot a remarkable final round of 66, including 10 birdies.

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